November 5 1932 December 30 2019
Frances E. Willis, 87, a lifelong resident of the New Haven area, passed away peacefully at Yale New Haven Hospital on Monday, December 30. Frances was born in New Haven in 1932, daughter of the late Joseph and Frances Evangelista Sotis. Frances was a longtime loyal employee of 31 years at Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Connecticut. She retired as a Senior Business Systems Supervisor, a beloved boss to 60 employees. She was a friend to all and a valued mentor.She was a graduate of Hillhouse High School in New Haven. She lived for many years in Hamden and then moved to Southwick Court in Cheshire, where she made many friends. Frances raised two children, Diane Willis Towle and Frank Willis Jr. Above all else, she loved her family and enjoyed cooking Sunday afternoon dinners. She leaves behind her daughter, Diane, Son-in-Law Christopher Towle, grandchildren Erica Towle and Kevin Towle, the family of Frank Willis Jr., as well as her beloved niece and family, Fran and Joseph Simone The family is deeply grateful to all her at home caregivers, who became dear friends. We are also especially thankful to the staff at Benchmark Senior Living at Hamden for their kindness and compassion. Funeral from Sisk Brothers Funeral Home, 3105 Whitney Ave., Hamden, Saturday,Jan.4,2020 at 10:00am. Mass of Christian Burial in Christ the Bread of Life Parish, Blessed Sacrament Church,321 Circular Ave., Hamden at 10:30. Burial will follow in Centerville Cemetery, Hamden. Calling hour will be Sat. morning from 9:00 to 10:00. www.siskbrothers.com To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Frances Eleanor Willis please visit our Sympathy Store.
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Frances Eleanor Willis November 5 1932 December 30 2019.
Death notice for the town of: East Haven, state: Connecticut