Barbara Mary LaFrance's Obituary
Barbara Mary LaFrance, 90, passed away on April 15th, 2023, in Palm Harbor, Florida. Barbara was born on September 7th, 1932, in North Providence, Rhode Island, the daughter of the late Vinton Searle and Eva Brunelle.
Barbara is predeceased by her husband William J. LaFrance, son David V. LaFrance, parents Vinton & Eva Searle, and brothers Norman Searle & Herbert Searle.
Barbara is survived by her son William J. LaFrance, daughters Janine Warner & Meryl A. Hlasney, 6 grandchildren, and 8 great-grandchildren.
Barbara moved to Florida in 1957, and worked as an LPN at Morton Plant Hospital, in Clearwater Florida, in the OGBYN department. After retirement, she spent her time as a world traveler, and an avid volunteer. She always liked to stay busy and was a devoted Catholic.
Services are to be held at Moss Feaster Funeral Home, in Clearwater, Florida, on Saturday, April 29th, at 11:00AM. A gathering will be held prior to the service, from 10:30AM to 11:00AM.
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