WORCESTER-Shirley R. (Cronin) St. Francis, 80, of Worcester died Monday, November 21st in her home surrounded by her family. Her husband, Ernest W. St. Francis, Sr. died in 1977. She leaves a son, Ernest W. St. Francis, Jr. of Auburn; five daughters, Judith A. Durgin of Auburn, Kathleen M. Monahan of Worcester; Linda J. Almeida of Sturbridge, Janice L. Castagno of Marlboro and Nancy L. Almeida of Leicester; four brothers, Daniel J. Cronin of Holden, Neil R. Cronin of Shrewsbury, Arthur H. Cronin of Auburn and John of Worcester; a sister, JoAnne L. Cronin of Shrewsbury; 14 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren and a great great grandson. She was predeceased by a brother, Robert F. Cronin.
She was born in Worcester, the daughter of Timothy and Naoma (Stacy) Cronin. Mrs. St. Francis graduated from South High School and retired from Allmerica Financial in 1996. Shirley was dedicated to her family especially her grandchildren
The funeral is Friday, November 25th in O’CONNOR BROTHERS FUNERAL HOME, 592 Park Avenue, Worcester, with a service at 11:00 AM. Burial will be in St. John’s Cemetery, Worcester. A visiting hour will be held from 10:00 until 11:00 A.M. Friday in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to VNA Care Hospice, 120 Thomas Street, Worcester, MA 01608.