Burrillville

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She particularly liked watching Jeopardy, Wheel of Fortune, and 60 Minutes.

Frances M. Bliven 82, passed away peacefully with her loving family by her side on September 21, 2026. Born in Cumberland, RI she was the daughter of the late William F. and Lillian (Lachapelle) Bliven.

Frances was raised in Cumberland and later moved to Lincoln with her parents, residing at Bayberry Commons Nursing and Rehabilitation Center since 2015.

She attended the day program at the Blackstone Valley ARC for many years. She also did odd jobs for smaller companies in RI as part of her activities while at the ARC.

Frances made many friendships while at the ARC that became life long.

She loved music, and could name many songs and the artists who sang them from the 40's to the 80's. She also had knack for knowing many actors and their associated shows, she particularly liked watching Jeopardy, Wheel of Fortune, and 60 Minutes.

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Frances was always happy, always optimistic, and always ready to introduce herself and her family to anyone she met.

Frances was always happy, always optimistic, and always ready to introduce herself and her family to anyone she met.

Frances is survived by her loving brothers Robert and Bill both of Pascoag, her brother-in-law Patrick Brady and his wife Karen of Cumberland, as well her nieces, Kristine, Karleen, Laurie, and nephews William P. and Ryan, as well as many great nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by both her parents and her sister Judith and her sister-in-law Laurette.

The family would like to thank Bayberry Commons for their wonderful care, kindness and love given to Frances over the years.

Relatives and friends are kindly invited to Frances' Life Celebration to be held with Visitation on Monday, September 28, 2026 from 4 to 7 PM and continue on Tuesday, September 29, 2026 at 9 AM in the J. J. Duffy Funeral Home, 757 Mendon Road, Rt. 122, Cumberland. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 AM in the Historic St. Joseph Church, Mendon Road, Cumberland. Burial will follow in the Resurrection Cemetery, Cumberland.

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The family would like to thank Bayberry Commons for their wonderful care, kindness and love given to Frances over the years.

In lieu of flowers , donations in Frances' name can be made to the Bayberry Commons Activity Fund 181 Davis Drive, Pascoag, RI 02859.

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