Frances W Greenhalgh's Obituary
Frances W. Greenhalgh, 99, of Clearwater, Florida died Thursday. Fran was born in Providence, RI, grew up in Cranston, RI, and eventually raised her family in Warwick, RI. She moved to Clearwater, FL upon retirement. She was a former telephone operator, very active in Cub & Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts and was a charter member and former Secretary of the National PTA. She was a member of Espirito Santo Catholic Church
Fran married John T. Greenhalgh on October 14, 1941. Their first child (John Jr.) was born while John was away overseas during World War II. They had 3 more children, Dick, Betty & Cindy. She remained a stay-at-home mom concentrating on raising her four children. As the children grew older, she worked part time.
Once retired, Fran enjoyed traveling with John until his death in 1985. She then moved to Safety Harbor where she continued to enjoy her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren.
Fran enjoyed going to the casino in Tampa, gatherings with her family and books. She lost her oldest son Jack Greenhalgh in 2014 but is survived by her 3 remaining children; Dick Greenhalgh and his spouse Sharon, Betty Taylor and her spouse Von, Cindy Alexopoulos; her daughter-in-law Debbie Greenhalgh; her 8 grandchildren, Lyn Morin, Laurie Kemp, Katie Hamilton, Von G. Taylor III, Andrea Alexopoulos, Bridget DesJarlais, Jeri Bartley, and Michelle Biggerstaff; and 9 great grandchildren; Chris, Aubry, Austin, Cameron, Thomas, Celina, Juliette, Aria, and Elise.
Visitation (9:30 AM) and a funeral service (10:30 AM) to celebrate her life will be held at Moss Feaster, 1320 Main St., Dunedin, FL 34698 On Thursday, August 25th.
In lieu of flowers,the family suggests donations be made in Fran's memory to the Suncoast Hospice Foundation Burgundy Team, 5771 Roosevelt Boulevard, Clearwater, Florida 33760.
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