LYNN — Mrs. Frances L. (Canterbury) Colcord, age 85, of Lynn, formerly of Somerville and Malden, died peacefully on Monday, Oct. 17, 2016, after a long illness. She was the wife of the late Harold M. Colcord.
Born in Somerville, Franny, as she was known, was the daughter of the late William and Louise Canterbury. She was raised in Somerville and in Boston’s South End and had lived in Somerville and Malden for the majority of her life. Mrs. Colcord had worked as a stitcher for over 35 years at the Converse Rubber plant in Malden.
Always an early-riser, Franny enjoyed spending the early morning hours with a well-sweetened cup of tea and good book. Though she was not one for much socializing, she could often be seen briskly walking around Malden on one errand or another. She especially enjoyed doting over her grandchildren, and later, her great-grandchildren. For Franny, there was nothing more beautiful than a child. She loved unconditionally.
Franny is survived by her daughter, Vicky Canterbury Belliveau, of Lynn, her brother William Canterbury of Sanford, N.C., her grandchildren Amberlee LaRocque of Lynn and Jared Belliveau of Reading, her great-grandchildren Richard “RJ” LaRocque, Giovanni Picardi, Jacqueline Belliveau and Brynn Belliveau, her niece Tammy Harders, and her nephew Randy Franklin, both of Nebraska. She was also the sister of the late Deborah Webster and Berta Franklin.
Service information: A memorial service will be held on Monday, Oct. 24 at 7 p.m. in the SOLIMINE Funeral Home 426 Broadway (Rt. 129), Lynn. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Visiting hours Monday 4-8 p.m. Directions and guest book at Solimine.com.