Francis D. Calnan, 92, of Easter Street, North Providence, died peacefully Thursday, March 6, 2008 at his home with his family. He was the husband of Helen (Grist) Calnan and the late Catherine (Ward) Calnan.
Born in New Bedford, MA, he was a son of the late Charles and Helena (Renaud) Calnan. He had been a resident of North Providence for 40 years and had previously lived in Greenville.
He retired from the former F.D. McGinn in East Providence and had previously worked as the General Manager for the former Manchester & Hudson in Cranston. He was a loyal Red Sox Fan, a graduate of Bryant College and a former member of the Knights of Columbus.
Besides his wife he is survived by four daughters Geraldine Mariano of Lewisville, TX, Mary Jane Waterman of Pawtucket, Marjorie DeAngelis and Justine Turbitt both of Johnston, 13 grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren, and his stepchildren, Diane Latour of Providence, Todd Grist of Cranston. He was the stepfather of the late Wing Grist and brother of the late Katherine Amandolis and Charles Calnan.
His funeral will be held Tuesday at 8am from the ANDERSON-WINFIELD Funeral Home, Route 44 at Greenville Common, Greenville. Mass of Christian Burial at 9am in St. Anthony’s Church, 1413 Mineral Spring Avenue, North Providence. Burial in Highland Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation Monday 4-7 pm. In lieu of flowers donations in his memory may be made to St. Jude’s Childrens Research Hospital, P.O. Box 50, Memphis, TN 38101—0050.