Frances T. (McGrath) Fitzgibbons, 90, of 1075 Main Street died Wednesday, July 15 in Life Care Center of Auburn.
Her husband Francis E. Fitzgibbons died in 1983. She leaves a son Paul and his wife Dr. Kathleen Fitzgibbons of Leicester, a daughter Noreen and her husband Dr. Kenneth Harling of Worcester, four grandchildren Loreen Virzi and her husband Vincent, Dr. Leeann Berard and her husband David, Andrew Fitzgibbons and his wife Nancy and Bethany Furlong and her husband Scot, nine great-grandchildren and numerous devoted nieces and nephews.
Mrs. Fitzgibbons was born in Cherry Valley daughter of Michael and Nora (Grady) McGrath. She was a graduate of St. Peter’s High School and the Worcester School of Comptometry. She worked in the offices of Crompton & Knowles, J.J. Newburys and Worcester Handi-Pad. When the Weight Watchers organization became established in Massachusetts, Frances became employed as a clerk at various meetings throughout Worcester County. After twenty five years of service, she was awarded special recognition by Weight Watchers for her loyalty, friendship and encouragement to staff and members. She was a member of St. Pius X Church and their Ladies Guild, The Holy Rosary Guild, Senior Citizen Club of Leicester, the Spencer AARP Club and the Leicester Red Hat Society. She was well known for her love of family and friends, her ability to relate to people of all generations and her enthusiasm for life. Frances was a women of deep faith and devotion; sharing in daily Mass and noven as for all who requested she pray for their intentions. The funeral will be held Saturday, July 18 from MORIN-MORRISON FUNERAL HOME, 1131 Main Street, Leicester with a Mass at 11:00 AM in St. Pius X Church, 1153 Main Street, Leicester. Burial will be in St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Leicester. Calling hours at the funeral home from 9:00-10:30 AM. will precede the service. The family wishes to thank the staff of the Life Care Center of Auburn for the compassionate care given to Frances. Memorial donations may be made to Life Care Center of Auburn, Activities Fund, 14 Masonic Circle, Auburn, MA 01501.