Frances D. Bishop

Lewiston - Frances D. Bishop, 64, passed away Saturday afternoon, March 31, 2007, with her loving family at her side. �Fran, a dedicated wife, mother and sister, who always put her family and friends first, had valiantly battled lung cancer over the past ten months. � Fran was born in Lewiston on January 28, 1943, the daughter of Bella Lena and Robert Vye. ��She graduated from Edward Little High School in 1961, and married her high school sweetheart, Robert Bishop Jr., that fall. �Shortly after, Fran and Bob moved to Rumford where they lived for 32 years. �After multiple years in the workplace, Fran dedicated herself to her husband and children during which time she was known as a first-class hockey mom. �Once her children were grown she started her own real estate business where she worked until moving back to Lewiston with her husband 10 years ago. Over the years Fran enjoyed visiting the coast where she collected sea shells with her grandchildren, going boating with her husband, playing with her dog, Duke and watching TV with her cats, Chiqui and Abby. Every year she hosted holiday meals for her children and grandchildren. Her house was a place where everyone was welcome. Fran is survived by her husband Robert Bishop, Jr. of more than 45 years, two children, Mike Bishop and former spouse, Karen Bishop, both of Bowdoin, and Treena Bishop and husband, Jeremy Davis, of La Paz, Bolivia; grandchildren Brianna and Ben Bishop and Connor Davis; brothers Bobby Footman and wife Shirley, and Gary Vye and wife Nadine; sisters Faith Footman, Mary Leonas and husband Frank, and Jill Arsenault and husband Danny. �She was predeceased by her brother Randy Vye. NOTICEBISHOP Frances D., 64, passed away March 31st at CMMC. Funeral service will held on THURSDAY at 11AM at Dillingham & Son. Rev. Deborah Breault will be officiating. Burial will be later in the spring at Oak Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 PM. Those wishing may make donations to American Cancer Society, New England Division, Suite 300, 1 Main St. Topsham, ME 04086. Arrangements by the family owned Dillingham & Son Memorial Chapel and Tribute Center, 62 Spring Street, Auburn, ME 04210. 784-6449 Condolences may be expressed on-line at www.LynchBrothers.com