Frances I. Santos

97, of Harris Ave., Cranston, passed away on Saturday, August 17, 2024 at Orchard View Manor in East Providence. She was the beloved wife of the late Manuel N. Santos. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Lorenzo and Francesca (DelBusso) Natale.

Frances was a bookkeeper for the former Alman Products Jewelry in Johnston for many years before retiring.

She was the devoted mother of Janice L. Slaiding of Seekonk, MA and Cynthia A. Emma (Robert) of North Providence; cherished grandmother of Matthew Emma (Tabara), Eric Emma (Liz), Robert Emma (Lucera), William Slaiding (Krista) and Ashley Jenkins (Rich); loving great-grandmother of Trenton, Maya, Summer and the late Cole; and dear sister of the late Madeline Marcello, Josephine Lauro, Mary Tronni, Angelina Rossi, Rose Levesque, Etta Jacobsen, Frank Natale, Joseph Natale and Larry Natale.

Her Mass of Christian Burial to which relatives and friends are invited, will be held on Thursday, August 22nd at 11 a.m. at St. Bartholomew Church, 305 Laurel Hill Ave., Providence, followed by burial at St. Ann Cemetery, Cranston. VISITING HOURS are Wednesday from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the NARDOLILLO FUNERAL HOME & Crematory, 1278 Park Ave., Cranston.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: Althea Hospice of Rhode Island, 300 Toll Gate Rd.-Suite 202, Warwick, RI 02886.