In Taunton, of Rehoboth, July 5, 2016 Frances Ann (Baran) Roche wife of the late Richard Roche died at Morton Hospital in Taunton at the age of 81. Born in Taunton, Frances was the daughter of the late Joseph and Tekla (Tabak) Baran. She was a graduate of Taunton High School and Bridgewater State College where she received her bachelor’s degree. Frances work in the mental health field for many years one of them was Taunton State Hospital in Taunton. She was the sister of Stanley and Joseph Baran both of Raynham, Michael Baran and his wife Sally of Berkley, Joan Pena and her husband James of East Taunton and the late John Baran, Elizabeth Cwiertniewicz, Mildred Bigda and Mary Mallory. Step mother of Frances Grant of Bryan, Ohio, Susan Crandell of Stoughton, June Lake and her husband Barry of Taunton, Sandra Jones of Colorado and Jeanne Hunter-McCartin of Plymouth. Aunt of many nieces and nephews. A private graveside service will be held at the Bourne National Cemetery at the request of the family.