Frances B. Carroll

— Middletown, R.I. Frances B. Carroll, 90, of Middletown, R.I., died Feb. 2, 2023, at Rhode Island Hospital. She was the wife of Gerald Carroll.

Born in Little Compton, R.I., on Jan. 19, 1933, she was the daughter of Antone and Maria (Alberto) Silvia.

Fran was known for her great sense of humor and was a good storyteller. She was a devoted Catholic, and attended Mass at St. Lucy’s, with her husband, every Saturday evening. She was an amazing grandmother and mother, and her grandchildren and her daughters meant the world to her, she loved them all unconditionally.

Fran and Gerry loved to travel and would often take all the grandchildren with them. She loved going for long walks, sometimes walking as much as two or more miles. She was loved by everyone she met and will be greatly missed by all

who knew her.

Frances is survived by her husband Gerald; and her three daughters, Pamela Champion of Middletown, R.I., Sharon Nahornick and her husband Mike of Groton, and Joanne Potts of Middletown, R.I. She is also survived by eight grandchildren and four great-grandchildren, one great-grandchild on the way.

Calling hours will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2023, at Memorial Funeral Home, 375 Broadway in Newport, R.I. Her Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 9, 2023, at St. Lucy’s Church, 909 West Main Road in Middletown, R.I. Burial will follow at Newport Memorial Park, Vaucluse and Green End Avenues in Middletown, R.I.

Additional information at www.memorialfuneralhome. com.