Mary C. (Christopher) LaFrance, 102, of Bristol, widow of Bertrand LaFrance, passed away on Sunday, November 6, 2022 at UConn John Dempsey Hospital. Mary was born on October 25, 1920 in Bristol and was a daughter of the late Joseph and Anna (Scarcella) Christopher. She was a volunteer for the Red Cross for 30 years, the chamber of commerce and for RSVP. She was also a member of the Bristol Senior Center. Mary loved to knit, crochet, and made many quilts. She loved spending time with her family, grandchildren, and friends. She is survived by two daughters: Charlotte Holbrook of Michigan and Frances (Joseph) Sirko of Bristol; four grandchildren: Sherri (Mike) Sherry, Kimberly (Trevor) Wisniewski, Joseph Sirko, Jason (Liza) Sirko; twelve great grandchildren; a brother: Joseph “Pep” Christopher; a sister Anne McGrath and many nieces, and nephews.
The visiting hour will be this Friday morning, November 11, 2022 from 9 to 10 AM at Funk Funeral Home, 35 Bellevue Avenue, Bristol. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10:30 AM in Saint Anthony Church, The Parish of St. Francis de Sales, at 180 Laurel St, Bristol, CT. Interment will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery, Bristol. Please visit Mary’s memorial web-site at www.FunkFuneralHome.com
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