Frances J. Ventura, age 88, of Stoughton, passed away September 14. She was the wife of the late Joseph Ventura and daughter of the late Patrick and Elizabeth (Holden) Carter. Prior to retirement she worked as a packager for Frito Fay for at least 20 years. She enjoyed reading, watching television and was an avid Red Sox fan.
Frances was the loving mother of Patricia Dexter (husband Robert) of Stoughton and Clara Halpin (late husband Frank) of Fall River; grandmother of Karen Medeiros, Kristen Cornman (husband Christopher), Kerry Barlow ( husband Joseph), Christopher Dexter (wife Morna), Neil Dexter (wife Marie) and Kate Sjursen (husband Daniel). Frances also leaves behind 13 great grandchildren, 9 great-great grandchildren, and several other nieces and nephews.
Her funeral will take place in the MANUEL ROGERS & SONS FUNERAL HOME 1521 N. Main St. Fall River on THURSDAY at 9:00 A.M. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Joseph’s Church at 10:00. Interment in St. Patrick’s Cemetery, Fall River. Calling hours WEDNESDAY from 4-7 P.M. In lieu of flowers please make donations in her name to The Alzheimer’s Association 480 Pleasant St. Watertown, MA 02472. www.rogersfuneral.com.