Fraine, Elizabeth P. (Carroll) age 88, of Bellingham, MA, formerly of Roslindale and Somerville, MA, passed away peacefully at home on January 3rd while surrounded by family after battling a lengthy illness. Beloved wife for over 56 years of the late David S. Fraine, Sr.; Daughter of Daniel and Henrietta Carroll, devoted mother of Elizabeth Gulbankian and her husband Richard of Walpole, David S. Jr. and his wife Roberta of Titusville, FL, John and his wife Rose of Edmonds, WA, Gerard and his wife Gina of Nottingham, NH, Joseph and his wife Diane of West Roxbury, Denis and his companion Tessa Garrison of Bellingham, Daniel and his wife Lesley of Reading, Edward and his wife Patricia of Bellingham, Patrick and his wife Deborah of Mattapoisett, and Christopher and his wife Jessica of New Bedford. Sister of the late Charles Carroll and his wife Joanne of Saugus. Also survived by 26 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren, and 11 nieces and nephews.
Strong in her Catholic faith, Elizabeth “Betty” Fraine was a longtime parishioner of Sacred Heart Church of Roslindale. While raising 10 children, she pursued a career serving the elderly residents at the HRCA in Roslindale. Betty enjoyed gardening and reading and was a talented pianist, whose beautiful music will fill our hearts and souls for years to come. Safely home, Nana! We love you!!
Funeral from the Robert J. Lawler & Crosby Funeral Home, 1803 Centre St. West Roxbury on Tuesday January 8, at 9:00 am. Funeral Mass in the Sacred Heart Church, 169 Cummins Highway Roslindale at 10:00 am. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend. Visiting hours in the funeral home on Monday January 7, from 4:00 to 8:00 pm.
Interment Mt. Benedict Cemetery, West Roxbury.
In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Elizabeth may be made to the Franciscan Monastery of Saint Clare, 920 Centre Street, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130.