Frances I. Ducharme, 96, of Mystic passed away surrounded by family on November 9. She was born on September 11, 1926 in Providence, RI to Laura (Michaud) and Arthur Ducharme. She graduated from St. Xavier’s Academy in Providence in 1944 and, in 1949, married the late Joseph Regnault.
Fran is survived by her daughters, Michele Peters (Ken) and Denise Lachowski (Chris), and granddaughter, Alexis Peters.
She loved going to the theatre and watching sports. Fran was an avid golfer and card player. She had a career as an office manager and worked as a part-time bookkeeper into her 80s. She could still tap dance well into her 90s and enjoyed singing along to tunes from the 1940s. Fran was known for her style, class and good humor. She was very social and never wanted to miss a party or family gathering.
Fran’s family will gather with relatives and friends at The Dinoto Funeral Home, 17 Pearl Street, Mystic on Monday, November 14 at 8:30am. A service will follow at St. Mary Mother of the Redeemer in Groton at 10am. Burial will be private.