Mary Frances McFadden
March 18, 1940 ~ June 24, 2024
Resided in:
Portland, Maine
Portland - Mary Frances (Edwards) McFadden, 84, passed away on June 24, 2024, at her home surrounded by family. Fran was born on March 18, 1940, in Washington D.C., daughter of the late Angelo A. “Shorty” and Mary Robert (Wood) Edwards.
Fran loved to bring joy into the lives of others by singing and playing her ukulele. Her love to sing and entertain turned into a very successful business. Fran-A-Grams brought joy to many people who were “ballooned” on countless occasions. Her personal “Happy Birthday” song was shared with all ages and brought joy and love to the Maine community for many years.
Fran is predeceased by her brother, William “Bill” Edwards, and her sister, Patty “Pat” Powell. She is survived by her children, Julie Sprague and her partner Norm, and Don McFadden and his wife Jacki; grandchildren, Nathan Sprague, Camden and Sawyer McFadden, John, Danielle, and Patrick Farrell; sisters, Jean and her husband Jerry Haywood, and Angela Melvin; and many extended family members.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff at 75 State St. and Compassus Hospice for their loving care of Fran.
Fran will be buried at Highland Cemetery, South Portland. A celebration of her life will be held in private with her family in Maine.
Arrangements are under the direction of Conroy-Tully Walker of South Portland. To view Fran’s memorial page or to leave a condolence, please visit www.ConroyTullyWalker.com.
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Fran was such a lovely, upbeat person who welcomed all of Julie’s friends into their home. I have many fond memories of her. Thinking of Julie and family as you remember your sweet mom.
Ms. Fran was a wonderful person, I’ll always remember she always loved people and to celebrate someone birthday with her smile and singing. She was a beautiful lady
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Fran was my friend for over 40yrs. The last time I saw her was when I visited her at State street about 4 years. We talked on the phone since then but did not keep up lately.
We worked together and I was there blowing up balloons on the first day when she started Franagrams. She was so excited and it became a very popular business. She loved to make people 😃
My condolences to Don and Julie most as my heart ❤️ aches for them both.
Rest in peace Fran. You will be remembered.
Your friend Rosemary🌺
Her energy and love of people!
She lived life her way!
She chased her dreams and zest for life!
Her children and love ❤️ for life
She was a dreamer and was brave enough to chase them. She loved her family. Worked hard and had her faith in God!
She made the world a better place because she touched so many lives with her songs and balloons🎈