SAUGUS — Frances A. Hurd, 95, of Saugus, died Thursday at her home after a lengthy illness. She was the wife of the late Norman Bradley Hurd, with whom she shared 61 years of marriage.
Born in Lynn she was the daughter of the late James and Hannah (Donovan) Faneuf. She attended Lynn schools and graduated from Lynn English High School, Class of 1941. She was employed at General Electric during WWII, after which she stayed at home to raise her family. Frances enjoyed traveling and walking the beach. She loved her family.
Frances is survived by one son, Lawrence and his wife Holly Hurd of Saugus, two daughters Nancy R. Parra of Saugus, Deborah S. Hurd of Wasilla, Alaska, a daughter-in-law Susan Hurd of Farmington, N.H., six grandchildren Daniel Parra of Maine, Maria Parra of Lynn, Deborah Parra of Lynn, Richard Hurd, Jr. of Exeter, N.H., Thomas Hurd of Alton, N.H., Kaitlyn Hurd of Alton, N.H., three great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. She was also the mother of the late Thomas and Richard Hurd, and grandmother of the late Matthew G. Scott.
Services information: Frances will be cremated on Tuesday Jan. 17 at Harmony Grove Cemetery in Salem. Graveside services for Frances, her husband Norman, and her son Richard will be held at Pine Grove Cemetery on Thursday Jan. 19 at 11 a.m. to which relatives and friends are invited to attend, please meet at main entrance on Boston St. Please make memorial donations in Frances’ name to Hallmark Health Visiting Nurse Assoc. and Hospice 178 Savin St. Suite 300 Malden, MA 02148. Guestbook at Parkermemorialfuneralhome.com.