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FRANCES R. PRENDERGAST

December 6, 2015

ALEXANDRIA BAY, NY – Frances R. Prendergast, 93, formerly of Seaway Avenue, passed away Sunday morning at Samaritan Summit Village, Watertown.  Her wishes came true as she passed while in the company of her loving family.

She was born January 27, 1922 at home in Salt Springville, Cherry Valley, NY, daughter of Frank and Una Etta Riesdorph Ripple.

Frances married James P. Prendergast, “her handsome Irishman,” on June 3, 1944 in Utica, NY.  Mr. Prendergast died December 13, 1996 at their cottage on Seaway Ave., Alexandria Bay, NY.

Frances was the eldest of eight children and is survived by brothers Wesley and Theodore.  Previously deceased were brothers Warren and Richard and sisters Iris, Elizabeth and Roberta.  She raised her family in Utica and summered on Wellesley Island.  In 1996, she and James moved to Seaway Ave., Alexandria Bay.

She was a loving wife and mother who always said her family was her world.  Frances resided at Summit Village for one year and said her care providers at Summit were her second family.

She is survived by three sons, David and his wife, Mary Ann of Voorheesville, NY, Vincent and his wife, Mary Ellen of Wellesley Island, NY and James P. Jr. of Utica, NY and Wellesley Island, two daughters, Mrs. James (Cynthia) Mecomber, of Alexandria Bay, NY and Jane M. Prendergast of Tully, NY, seven grandchildren, four great grandchildren and one great, great grandchild.

Graveside services will be planned in the spring of 2016 at Riverside Cemetery, Wellesley Island.

Arrangements are with Costello Funeral Service, Alexandria Bay.

Online condolences may be made on www.costellofuneralservice.com.

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11 thoughts on “FRANCES R. PRENDERGAST”

  1. Nichola says:
    December 8, 2015 at 10:28 am

    I can’t begin to tell you all how much your sweet mom meant to me and the staff at the Summit, she truly was one of a kind. She knew every single one of us by name, she always knew what was going on. Walking back in to work and not seeing her will be so hard, no one can ever take her place. She will forever hold a very special place in my heart. Thinking of you all during this difficult time. I’ll miss seeing all of your smiley faces. Take care, with love from Nichola

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  2. Yvette says:
    December 8, 2015 at 12:39 pm

    Frances will be missed as much as she is loved. I have so many happy memories from her. Please know you are in my prayers.
    “Yavettie”

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  3. Sandra/Tom Feinberg says:
    December 8, 2015 at 8:09 pm

    So sorry to read of Fran’s passing. She was such a lovely person and always had a smile for everyone. She was a good friend to our Mom, Phyllis Feinberg and they sure enjoyed their time together in the dining room! I am sure that they are sitting together up above, entertaining all who can hear them.

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  4. Kelly Schnauber says:
    December 9, 2015 at 8:35 am

    Franny is Home! I just love her and her zest for life! She made me laugh and showed how much she cared about me as a person, not just as a caregiver. She left me wondering who the patient was! She is so loved and has left a wonderful legacy on this earth. I’m not crying because I see her happy smiling face and it makes me giggle. I look forward to seeing this angel in heaven! Big bear hugs for her wonderful family!

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  5. Jodi Hewitt says:
    December 9, 2015 at 7:03 pm

    I will miss Fran a lot . She was a very special lady.. I think her and Phyllis are up there having a cucumber sandwich and
    rice pudding. I think of her every day and I miss seeing the rest of you.

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  6. Jsne says:
    December 10, 2015 at 9:38 am

    I Love You Mom.
    You never said anything bad about a person. You were always looking on the bright side.
    Sharp as tack. I will miss you. I will keep after Jay to finish the crossword puzzles-that you so much liked to accomplish everyday.
    .

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  7. Karen Lawson says:
    December 10, 2015 at 3:25 pm

    To the children of my dear Aunt Frances,
    My heart breaks for all of you for the pain you are
    feeling at the loss of your Mother. She was the sweetest,
    kindness lady. I’m so happy to have shared the visits with her this
    summer and fall. She was a beautiful lady and will be missed by
    all who had the privilege of knowing her.
    My love and prayers to you all,
    Your cousin Karen

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  8. Sue Ellsworth says:
    December 10, 2015 at 7:04 pm

    Frances will be missed by many people. I am blessed that I knew her . God bless to Cindy Denise and the rest of the family.

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  9. Cheryl says:
    December 11, 2015 at 1:25 pm

    MaFran is now in heaven sitting under the apple tree with Bud. Love her always, Cheryl

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  10. Dierdre Scott Bendle says:
    December 14, 2015 at 7:05 am

    I am so sorry for your loss. Your Mother was a wonderful Lady.

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  11. William Ripple says:
    March 23, 2016 at 5:38 pm

    So sorry to here to here about aunt Frances. I can remember our family traveling to New York from Salem, Ohio for our summer vacation and spending time Frances and her family. What great times I have to remember, her spaghetti and meatballs were the best. Please accept my deepest condolences. Warren Ripple’s son William Ripple

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