"Dear family, my name is Daniel Bucko from Poland. It is with great sadness that I read that Frances passed away. Frances was my grandma's cousin. Frances father Piotr Dudziuk it is his Polish name was from Malyszowka, Poland, it is where I was born. My family wants you to know that we are thinking of your family and are sorry for your loss. If you wish to contact me please email me at - danielbucko@o2.pl"
In loving memory of
Frances Mary McDonald
May 10, 1914 - April 7, 2010
Frances Dudzik McDonald, died at the age of 95 on Wednesday, April 7, 2010 at St. Elizabeths Manor in Bristol, RI.She was the mother of Linda Harmon of Portsmouth, RI. She was the wife of Joseph McDonald and the mother of Sandra Miller, who both predeceased her. Born in Providence, RI, she was a daughter of the late Peter Dudzik and Mary Bryda Dudzik. She was the sister of Edward Dudzik of Bristol, RI and predeceased by her brother, Vincent Dudzik and her sister, Stacia Amaral. She was the grandmother of Christopher Harmon of Lincoln, RI, Courtney Paulding-Zelaya of Houston, TX and Carrie Paulding-Tamayo of Katy, TX. She was the great-grandmother of Danielle Harmon, Matthew Harmon and Wesley Tamayo. She also leaves many nieces and nephews.Fran worked at the Naval Undersea Warfare Center NUWC in Newport for 33 years, retiring in 1975. When she was younger, she enjoyed reading and crafts, and always enjoyed a good happy hour.A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, April 9, 2010 at 10 am in St. Anthony Church, 2836 East Main Road, Portsmouth, RI. Burial will follow in St. Columba Cemetery, Middletown, RI.In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to St. Elizabeths Nursing Manor, 1 Dawn Hill, Bristol, RI 02809.
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"To Linda & Tom, It has been my pleasure to have known your mom. She was "my friend" and i will miss her and her smile.... May your memories of her ease your pain. with deepest sympathy, Paula Ruggeri "There are tear in the heart that never reach eyes..""
"Linda & Tom, Kathy and I are sorry to hear of your loss, the loving care that you both showed Linda's Mom was special. Our thoughts are with you both and your family during this time."
"Linda, My thoughts are prayers are with you and your family. We will truly miss her beautiful smile. Sincerely, Kathy Parker"
"Linda & Tom, We surely apprecciate the time you took to care for your mom. I'm sure you have no regrets... Pay it forward, YOU are blessed!! We truley care and hope you are at peace. Sincere sympathy, Jay & Norma"
"Gram was a great lady. We will miss her. We love her very much."
"Fran was one of the nicest people I have ever had the pleasure of associating with.She will be sorely missed. Colin Littlefield"
"Linda, Our thoughts and Prayers are with you, God Bless"
"Linda - so sorry for the loss of your mom. She was a beautiful person. My thoughts and prayers are with you & Tom during this difficult time."
"May the peace which comes from the wonderful memories of your mother, comfort you now and in the days ahead."
"Linda - keeping you and your family in my thoughts and prayers. Love to all, Marci"
"Hi, Linda, I am so sorry for your loss. Your mom lived a good life, and you and Tom were so good to her. Sincerely, Gisele"
"Linda, You and your family are in our prayers. May our Lord bless you all and provide you comfort during this time. God Bless, Kevin and Judy Rapoza"
"She will be missed but never forgotten. Rest in peace."