Obituary of Frances M. Brown

Frances M. Brown passed away Wednesday August 27, 2014 in Eastern Niagara Hospital Lockport. Born in Lockport on November 25, 1912, she was the daughter of the late Anthony and Mary DiPasquantonio D'Angelo. Frances was a hairdresser practicing from her early 20's and retiring in 1994. Frances was blessed with the gift of curiosity. She wanted to learn and try to do everything and excelled in all. She painted porcelain dolls and taught others; an artist in all media and excellent in all, avid gardener, loved music playing the harmonica and piano. Her special love was her beloved New York Yankee's and Derek Jeter. Mother of Orville A. (Joan) Brown of Jay, NY and Marilyn Brown of Lockport. Grandmother of Brynn Bloomgren Gelband, Scott Brown and the late Jeffrey Brown and Marla Brown and great grandmother of six. Sister of the late Ida DeCarlo, Jessie Garuder, Louise Schultz, Amelia Manna, Connie Wendel, Grace D'Angelo, Rose Ann Bangasser and Patrick D'Angelo. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews. There will be no prior visitation. Prayers will be offered Saturday August 30th morning at 9:30 AM, in Prudden and Kandt Funeral Home, 242 Genesee Street, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 10 in St. John the Baptist R.C. Church, 168 Chestnut Street, Lockport. Entombment will be in Glenwood Mausoleum. Memorials to the Alzheimer's Association of WNY, 2805 Wehrle Drive Suite 6, Williamsville, NY 14221-7380 would be appreciated by the family. Online condolences at www.pruddenandkandt.com. <h3>Visitation</h3> There will be no prior visitation. <h3>Services</h3> Prayers will be offered Saturday August 30th morning at 9:30 AM, in Prudden and Kandt Funeral Home, 242 Genesee Street, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 10 in St. John the Baptist R.C. Church, 168 Chestnut Street, Lockport. <h3>Interment</h3> Entombment will be in Glenwood Mausoleum.