CONNOLLY, Frances M. "Fran" of Everett, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, June 30, 2024 in the Melrose-Wakefield Hospital after being in failing health.  She was 73 years old.  Born in Everett, Fran was a lifelong resident. She was a teacher in the Everett Public Schools system for many years and retired as their Director of Title One.  She worked in the school system for nearly forty years.  Fran was the daughter of the late Irving and Mary (Dolan) McPhee; the beloved wife of Paul F. Connolly for over 49 years; the dear and devoted mother of Shawn P. Connolly and his wife, Anna of Chicago and Lauren Santos and her husband, Luis of Everett; the dear sister of Robert McPhee of Everett; and the loving grandmother of Finn Connolly and Viviana Connolly.

Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend Fran's visiting hours in the Cafasso & Sons Funeral Home,  65 Clark St.  (Corner of Main St.) Everett, Monday, July 8, 2024 from 4 p.m.-7 p.m.   Her funeral will be from the funeral home on Tuesday, July 9, 2024 at 9 a.m.  with a funeral Mass to follow in the Immaculate Conception Church, 487 Broadway, Everett at 10 a.m.  Burial will be at the Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett.  Parking with attendants on duty.