Francene L. Bragga, 92, of Taunton, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 24, 2024.
She was the widow of John S. Bragga Jr. and has been patiently awaiting their reunion since his passing in 1969.
Born in Bangor, Maine, Francene was a daughter of the late Foster and Francelia P. (Doughty) Ellis and was raised by her father, Foster, and her beloved Mammy LuLu Ellis.
For many years, she served as the Executive Director for the Mansfield Housing Authority.
A naturally gifted artist, Francene enjoyed painting, pencil sketching, pastel and photography.
Her family was her heart and survivors include her beloved children, Cheryl Rooney and her husband Frederick of Berkley, David Bragga of Seekonk and Robert Bragga of Taunton; cherished grandchildren, Julie Sunderland and her husband Jamie, Nathan Bragga and his wife Kaitlyn, Steven Keene and his wife Laura, Victoria Buckley and her husband David, John Bragga and his wife Monica, and Nicole Bragga and her significant other Zachary Majors; treasured great grandchildren, Gavin and Miles Sunderland, Charlie, Lucy and Benjamin Bragga, Leo and Sadie Keene, Dean and Fiona Buckley, Parker and Callaghan Gatens, Noelle and Brooke Bragga and Angel Majors; and several nieces and nephews.
She was also the sister of the late Foster Ellis Jr., Allen Ellis and Sandra Ellis.
Relatives and friends are invited to gather on Friday, September 13th from 11:00am to 12:00pm in the Silva Funeral Home, 80 Broadway, Taunton, where her funeral service will take place at 12:00pm. Interment to follow in St. Joseph Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory made to Baking Memories 4Kids , a non-profit foundation that utilizes the money generated from cookie sales to help kids with illnesses make memories, would be greatly appreciated. Click here to view and donate on their website, or checks can be mailed to: 306 Old Mill Road, Valley Cottage, NY, 10989
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