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Marlene M. (Bredice) Fregeau
October 04, 2018

Obituary

Marlene M. (Bredice) Fregeau 79, of Franklin, passed away unexpectedly, at her home Thursday October 4, 2018. She was the beloved wife of the late Normand L. Fregeau, who died in 1994.

Born March 1, 1939, in Torrington, Connecticut, a daughter of the late Alfred L. and Mildred C. (LaPento) Bredice, she was a resident of Franklin for over 50 years.

She was raised and educated in Torrington and attended Hartford Hospital School of Nursing. Marlene graduated from Boston University with a bachelor’s degree in Nursing. A registered nurse, Marlene taught nursing at Woonsocket Hospital, was the school nurse for the J.F. Kennedy Elementary School in Franklin, and retired as a mental health nursing supervisor from the Visiting Nurse Association of Milford.

She was devoted to her daughters and her grandchildren and enjoyed reading, the Boston Red Sox & the New England Patriots. She also led numerous support groups for caregivers of loved ones affected by Alzheimer’s disease. She was a telephone volunteer for the Franklin Fish organization for many years. Marlene also enjoyed playing various card games, trivia games and discussing current events.

She is survived by her children, Susan M. Daddario and her husband James F. Daddario, Sr. of Franklin, Linda Y. Lucier and her husband Steven of Franklin, a brother Frank Bredice and his wife Nancy of South Burlington, Vermont.

Also surviving are her cherished grandchildren, James F. Daddario, Jr., Jeffrey L. Daddario, Julia M. Daddario, Ryan R. Lucier and Emily M. Lucier.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend her funeral Tuesday Oct. 9th, at 9AM from the Charles F. Oteri and Son Franklin Funeral Home 33 Cottage St. followed by a service in the Franklin Federated Church 171 Main St. at 10AM.

Interment will follow at St. Mary’s Cemetery, Franklin.

Calling hours are Monday from 5-8PM.

In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be sent to the Friends of Franklin 50 Corbin St. Franklin, MA 02038.

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Charles F. Oteri and Son - Franklin Funeral Home
33 Cottage Street
Franklin, MA 02038
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