Shrewsbury – Frances M. (Campanale) Fanelli, 93, of Shrewsbury, passed away May 28, 2019, at Beaumont at The Willows in Westborough. Her husband, John F. Fanelli, predeceased her in 1990.
Frances is survived by her daughter, Frances M. Lindberg and her husband George of Pemaquid, Maine; four grandchildren, Heidi Kreft, Christopher Lindberg and his wife Betty, Peter Fanelli, and Jeremy Lindberg; eight great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by a brother and two sisters, John Campanale, Josephine Padavano, and Santa Messinesse.
Frances was born in Worcester, daughter of the late, Peter and Beatrice (Cariglia) Campanale, and had lived most of her life in Shrewsbury.
She worked as a receptionist for over 20 years with Holmes Transportation, before she retired. She was a member of Saint Anne’s Church.
Frances loved her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was very generous to others and loved to cook for everyone.
Funeral Services will be held privately.
In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to Salmon VNA & Hospice, 37 Birch St., Milford, MA 01757.
Mercadante Funeral Home & Chapel of Worcester is assisting her family with arrangements.
