Frances C. “Fran” Pagano, 69 of North Reading, died Friday October 17 after a long illness in the Wingate At Reading.

Born in Winthrop, she Lived in North Reading for the past 5 years and formerly of Medford. She was the daughter of the late Grace (Ferrara) and Anthony Guerra. Fran was an Accounts Payable Clerk, with Bright Horizons in Watertown for many years and retired in June of 2014.

Beloved wife of Fred M. Pagano. Devoted mother of Frederick L. Pagano of North Reading. Loving sister of Stephen A. Guerra of Medford.

A funeral mass will be celebrated in St. Joseph Church, 118 High St., Medford, Friday October 24, at 10 AM. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Visiting hours have respectfully been omitted. Interment will be private.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be sent in Frances’ name to St. Jude Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.