March 28, 2024

Frances E. Dias

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Frances E. Dias, 92. Our mother, sister, and nana, born on August 1, 1928 passed away on February 24, 2021 at her home in Tiverton. Born and raised in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Joseph D. and Mary Ellen (Fitzgerald) Coelho. She was preceded in death by her husband Ferdinand Dias, her son David Dias, and her brother, Joseph D. Coelho, Jr. She will be remembered and forever in the hearts of her sister, Joan Crawford of Nevada, her children: Michael Dias and his companion Melanie of Nevada, Gerald Dias and his wife Lisa of Rehoboth, John Dias and his wife Laurie of Riverside, and Mariellen Cabral and her husband Ron of Florida. Frances, lovingly known as Nana, was blessed, and adored by her eight grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.

Fran loved the Church, and St. Martha's became like a second home to her. Not only was she a communicant and member of the Rosary & Altar Society, but she was the bookkeeper at St. Martha's for many years before she retired. Besides the gift of family that she so passionately loved, she was a strong adventurer who enjoyed traveling, gardening, sewing, knitting and crocheting.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, March 6, 2021 at 10:00 AM in St. Martha's Church, 2595 Pawtucket Avenue, East Providence. Burial will be in Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Virtual viewing can be found at https://vimeo.com/event/747803 Those planning an expression of sympathy may consider contributions to the Lions Club, PO Box 633, Rehoboth, MA 02769. Calling hours will be held on Friday from 5-7 in the PERRY-McSTAY FUNERAL HOME, 2555 Pawtucket Avenue. The guidelines set forth by the Health Department will be observed. Face coverings are required and only 15 people will be allowed in the funeral home at a time.

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