Frances Claire McGreevy

August 6, 1932 - November 2, 2016

Frances Claire Smith McGreevy "Nana Fran" loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother died peacefully November 2, 2016 surrounded by her family at CT. Hospice in Branford. Frances was predeceased by her loving husband Tom. She is survived by her daughter Peggy McGovern and grandchildren Sean (NHFD) and his wife Jill, Kathleen McGovern, Pat McGovern and her cherished great grand daughter, Quinn McGovern who brought such joy in the last year of her life. She is survived by her sister Ann Gaffney and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents Maggie and Paddy Smith, a sister Lizzie Fitzmaurice and brothers Packie Joe, James, Tommy, Andrew and Philip Smith. Frances was a communicant of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church in Hamden and a life long member of the New Haven Gaelic Club. She was awarded the Irish Woman of the year Distinction in 1994. Frances came to America in 1952 and was incredibly proud of her American citizenship. Her love and devotion to her family was secondary only to her deep faith. She worked for many years in the New Haven area for many families caring for their homes, children and was a companion to the elderly. She officially retired in December at the age of 83. The family want to thank Hamden Healthcare, Wallingford Hospice and are especially grateful to CT. Hospice in Branford for their care and compassion. Funeral from Sisk Brothers Funeral Home 3105 Whitney Ave. Hamden Saturday at 11 a.m., Mass of Christian Burial at 11:30 a.m. in Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church. Burial in St. Lawrence Cemetery. Calling hours are Friday (Today) from 4 - 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers contributions to CT. Hospice 100 Double Beach Rd. Branford, CT. 06405. To leave an online condolence please visit www.siskbrothers.com