Obituary of Laura Ann Francescutti

FRANCESCUTTI, Laura Ann - Passed away suddenly on Thursday, August 27th, 2009 at the St. Catharines General Hospital at the age of 77. Beloved wife of Mario. Loving mother of Marie (Joseph) Balsom. Cherished grandmother of Elizabeth Ann and Nicole Olivia. She will be missed by her sister Linda (Bob) Hollinshead. Predeceased by her 2 brothers and 4 sisters. Laura will be sadly missed by her many nieces and nephews. She was a volunteer at the St. Catharines General Hospital Gift Shop and the Out of the Cold Program. She will be fondly remembered for her sense of humor and her love of arts and culture. Laura is resting at the GEORGE DARTE FUNERAL CHAPEL, 585 Carlton Street. The family will receive visitors on Sunday from 2-4p.m. & 7-9p.m. A Funeral Service will take place on Monday at 10 a.m. in the funeral home chapel. Interment at Niagara Lakeshore Cemetery to follow. Memorial donations to the Heart & Stroke Foundation would be appreciated by the family.