Frances A. (Galeckas) Kuklierus, 81, formerly of the airport section of North Grafton, passed away April 6, 2008. Her husband of 54 years, Anthony P. Kuklierus passed in 1999. She is survived by her three daughters, Susan F. Landry of St. Louis, MO, Cynthia A. Giordano of Lake Mary, FL, Anne Marie Kuklierus of North Grafton, one brother, John Galeckas of Holden, one sister, Mildred Wade of Atlanta GA, two grandchildren, Jennifer Heinecke and Steven Landry, two great-granddaughters, Gabrielle Landry, Jolie Frances Heinecke and many nieces and nephews.

   Mrs. Kuklierus was one of 10, children seven of whom have passed before her. She was born April 12, 1926 in Worcester and raised there the daughter of Joseph and Magdalena Galeckas and has lived 50 years in North Grafton.

   Frances was a devoted parishioner of St. Marys Church in North Grafton serving with its Bereavment Ministry and prayer chain. All are invited to calling hours Wednesday, April 9th from 4 to 7 pm in Roney Funeral Homes North Grafton Chapel, 152 Worcester St., North Grafton. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated for Frances Thursday, April 10th at 10 am in her Parish Church of St. Mary, 17 Waterville St., North Grafton. She will then be laid to rest with her husband in Worcester County Memorial Park in Paxton.