SOUTHWICK – Francena (Warren) Smith, 80, passed away Saturday, January 11, 2014 in a local nursing home. She was born in Lynn on March 15, 1933, the daughter of the late Harold and Gladys (Hartshorn) Warren. She was a 1951 graduate of Saugus High School and graduate of Bridgewater State College in 1955.She was a dedicated teacher for several years. She taught school in Saugus, Wellesley and Needham. A former member of the Needham Congregational Church and a current member of Hope Community Church in Agawam. She had lived in Southwick since 2008. Francena touched so many lives through her church, the Friendly Society, Girl Scouts and the Audubon Society. She was an avid birder, enjoyed camping and was a lover of God’s natural world.
Francena is survived by her loving husband of fifty-seven years, Ralph; two daughters, Pamela Smith Paquette and her husband Paul of East Wareham and Susan Kochanek and her husband Louis of Westfield. She also leaves two grandchildren, Emily and Peter. She was predeceased by a brother, Richard Warren. The family would like to thank the staff of Genesis Healthcare of Westfield for their compassionate care of Francena, as well as their support to the her family.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, January 18th at 12:00 noon at Hope Community Church, 152 South Westfield Street, Feeding Hills. Calling hours will precede the service at the church from 10:30 a.m. until 12:00 noon. Burial will be private at the Mass. Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Agawam.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, 30 Speen Street, Framingham, MA. 01701. Firtion-Adams Funeral Service, 76 Broad Street, Westfield is in charge of arrangements.
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