My thoughts and prayers are with you all in your time of loss. I have fond memories of Aunt Fran, and know she joins beloved family and friends waiting for her in heaven.
Frances A. "Cappy" Barrett
September 22, 1927 – October 31, 2012
Memorial Mass celebrating the life of Frances A. “Cappy” Barrett, age 85, of North Branch and formerly of SE Minneapolis and Waite Park will be at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, November 6, 2012 at St. Lawrence Catholic Church-Newman Center in Minneapolis. Frances passed away on Wednesday, October 31, 2012 at Gracewood Senior Living in North Branch with family by her side. Inurnment will immediately follow Mass at Fort Snelling National Cemetery, Minneapolis.
Visitation will be one hour prior to services on Tuesday at the church.
Frances, the youngest of nine children, was born on September 22, 1927 in Minneapolis, Minnesota to the late Joseph and Delia (Pelletier) Capistrant. She married Nicholas P. Barrett on June 16, 1945 at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Minneapolis. Frances was a past member of St. Lawrence Parish, St. Timothy Parish in Fridley, and the St. Cloud Stroke Support Group, at Whitney Senior Center. She also was a volunteer at Unity Hospital in Fridley.
One of Frances’s greatest pleasures was square dancing with the Fridley Circle Square Dancing Club. She also enjoyed painting, crafts, bowling, sewing and traveling. Most importantly Frances treasured time spent with her family.
She is survived by her children, Linda (John) Strickland of Hugo, Patrick (Kathy) of Lawrenceville, Georgia; seven grandchildren; eleven great grandchildren; brother, William Capistrant of Monticello; sister, Jane Gantzer of Minneapolis; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Nick in 2008; son, Timothy in 2010; granddaughter, Sara in 1972; one brother; and five sisters.
Memorials are preferred.
Guestbook
Linda and family,
We are sorry to hear of the passing of your mom. I have many fond memories of her and I am glad to hear all of you were very close. Our sincere sympathy to you on her passing.
Linda,
So sorry to read of your Mother’s passing. I remember her gracious presence way back when we used to play together at your house. She was very special.
Linda and John, So sorry for your loss. your in my thoughts and prayers.
Linda, John and family…Our sincere sympathy in your loss. You are all in our prayers.
Great neighbors and we had a lot of good times with Fran and Nick
My thoughts and prayers with all of you. I remember her and Uncle Nick’s home in Fridley across from Clayt and Mary’s. I LOVED the red, white and blue decor in their house. Love you Aunt Frances! You will be missed
Fran & Nick were always great people to be around for my wife Elayne and me. Sorry to hear she’s gone.
I have such great childhood memories of Aunt Fran and Uncle Nick. I know they were some of my Mom’s favorite people in the world. Now they’re all together enjoying each other’s company once again. Hoping you all find peace and comfort in the support of your loved ones.
Thinking of you in your time of loss and remembering long talks with my mom and Aunt Frances at the kitchen table growing up. I always admired her. May you take comfort in knowing that she is in a peaceful place with Uncle Nick.
Services
Schedule Details
Memorial Mass celebrating the life of Frances A. “Cappy” Barrett, age 85, of North Branch and formerly of SE Minneapolis and Waite Park will be at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, November 6, 2012 at St. Lawrence Catholic Church-Newman Center in Minneapolis. Frances passed away on Wednesday, October 31, 2012 at Gracewood Senior Living in North Branch with family by her side. Inurnment will immediately follow Mass at Fort Snelling National Cemetery, Minneapolis.
Visitation will be one hour prior to services on Tuesday at the church.