81, of Cranston, passed away on Saturday June 11, 2011 at Kent Hospital in Warwick. She was the beloved wife of the late William Malardo. Frances was born in Providence, the daughter of the late Antonio and Antonetta (Pescione) Timpani. Mrs. Malardo was a jewelry worker for many years until her retirement. She is survived by her loving daughter, Lynn Gauthier and her fiancAC. Michael Palazzini of Warwick, her sisters, Mary Pisaturo , Geraldine DiLuglio , Elizabeth DiLuglio all of Cranston, and was the cherished grandmother of 4, great grandmother of 2. Frances was the loving mother of the late Marie Montgomery and sister of the late Joseph Timpani. Relatives and friends are invited to attend her Mass of Christian Burial to be held on Tuesday at 9 am in the Church of St. Mark, 15 Garden Court, Cranston. Entombment will take place in St. Ann's Cemetery Mausoleum. Visiting hours are respectfully omitted.