Frances V. Skwirz

Frances V. Skwirz, 78, of Narragansett, and formerly of Central Falls, passed away peacefully Monday, September 12, 2016. She was the wife of Donald J. Skwirz for 59 years. Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Peter and Jane (Faye) Kiernan. Mrs. Skwirz moved from Central Falls to her summer home of many years, Narragansett in 1997. She enjoyed boating, fishing, the beach, wintering in Florida, and truly enjoyed and cherished the time she spent with her family. Besides her husband she is survived by her four children and their spouses; Robert J. and Robbie Skwirz of Cumberland, Richard M. and Nancy Skwirz of Cumberland, William J. and Michelle Skiwrz of Smithfield, and Kimberly Ann and Rob Hadley of Saunderstown; six grandchildren Michaela Skwirz, Megan Skwirz, George Beaulieu, Stephen Nelson, Matthew Nelson, and Brittney Sagraves; six great grandchildren; and three sisters Jane Smith and Gertrude Pisaturo both of Warwick, and Loretta Walsh of Cumberland. She was the sister of the late Peter Kiernan. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Friday at 10 am in St. Mary Star of the Sea, 864 Point Judith Rd, Narragansett. Burial will be private. Visiting hours will be held at the Avery-Storti Funeral Home, 88 Columbia Street, Wakefield, Thursday, 5-7 pm. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Hope Hospice and Palliative Care, 143 Main Street, Wakefield, RI 02879.