Born in Sherborn, Massachusetts, in 1921, Frances grew up in a large Italian-American family as the first of seven children born to Corina and Vittorio Guerra. Frances attended Framingham public schools where she excelled academically and graduated from Framingham High School.
In 1943, Frances met and was swept off her feet by the love of her life, David DeRuvo of Milford. While his World War II deployment to the European theater temporarily interrupted their love story, upon his return in 1946 they began their 65-year life journey. Together, they raised two daughters, Karen DeRuvo of Milford and Linda DeRuvo-Keegan of Silver Spring, Maryland; created beautiful homes for their family in Milford and on Cape Cod; and built a strong marriage rooted in deep devotion and love.
A lifelong Bay Stater, Frances lived in Milford for 52 years, worked on a part-time basis for more than 20 years at the Jordan Marsh Company at Shoppers’ World in Framingham, and in 1998 moved to Dennis. She was a world-class cook, an inspired gardener, a woman of impeccable character and taste, a discerning shopper, and an avid Boston Red Sox and New England Patriots fan. A model of self-discipline and determination, she could do anything she set her mind to doing. Above all, Frances was defined by a selfless devotion to her family that was manifested in the values she imparted to her children and in the kindness implicit in her everyday actions. Her greatest pride—indeed, her lasting monument—was her family.
Frances was predeceased by her husband David and her siblings Agnes Guerra, Mafalda “Muffie” Regan, Muriel Delage, Thelma Heck, and Albert Guerra. In addition to her children, she is survived by her loving sons-in-law Robert Speroni and Kevin Keegan, her wonderful sister Elena Rocheford of Ashland, and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was deeply grateful for the care given to her and her husband by Dr. William Fenney, their long-time physician.
Calling hours are 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, March 17th, at Doane, Beal & Ames Funeral Home in South Dennis. A Catholic Mass will follow at 11 a.m. at Sacred Heart Chapel in Yarmouth Port with burial immediately after at Woodside Cemetery. For online condolences, please visit www.doanebealamesdennis.com.
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