Frances C. Granger

Colonie – Frances Cora VanZandt Granger, 85, passed peacefully in her home surrounded by family on Saturday, August 12, 2023, following a long battle with Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP). Frances was born in Albany on January 23, 1938. She is the daughter of the late Martin and Mary (Kuhn) VanZandt and wife of the late George M. Granger. Frances is the significant other to Lawrence S. Morrell (and his children Sarah Morrell, and Michael (Nadine) Morrell). She is the beloved mother of George A. (Janet) Granger, Michael P. Granger, Patricia (Dominick, Jr.) Timpanaro, Timothy J. (Janie) Granger, and Sandra Granger Catlin. Cherished Grandmother of 15: Geanna, Karisa, Mischele, Tivia, Dominick III, Victoria, Alanna, Timmy, Tyler, Teigan, Kirk, Kodi, Kathleen, Sienna, and Julianna; and aunt of William (Barbara) Wheeler and Caroline (Bob) Kurz. Also survived by 10 great grandchildren. She is the sister of the late Constance (William) Wheeler. Frances worked at the New York Telephone Company, in the office of Dr. Tripoli (Chiropractor) and retired from St. Peter’s Hospital after 19 years of service. Frances enjoyed volunteering and helping people. She held many offices for the Albany Chapter of Parents Without Partners, Widowed Persons Service of Albany, was a Past President & Officer/Member of the West Albany Fire Company #1 Auxiliary, American Legion-Zaloga Post Auxiliary, Past President of Ladies Auxiliary of the Hudson Valley Volunteer Firemen’s Association, Hudson Mohawk Volunteer Fire Association Ladies Auxiliary, Albany County Volunteer Fire Association Ladies Auxiliary, Member of the Scarlet Harlequins/Red Hats Society, and 8 & 40 Club. Frances loved sewing, crafting, singing, playing the organ, and spending time with her family. She will also always be remembered for the amazing birthday cakes she made for her grandchildren. The family would like to personally thank Sonya, LaLa, Sherena, Alex, and Maria (Kassie & Nicole) for their loving care of Frances and constant support and encouragement for our family. Thank you to Community Hospice for all the medical, therapeutic, and spiritual support. Relatives and friends are invited to visit with Frances’s family on Thursday, August 17, 2023, from 4:00 to 7:00 pm in the McVeigh Funeral Home, 208 North Allen Street, Albany, NY 12206. Please only enter the funeral home from the rear parking lot doorway. Frances’s Funeral Service will be held on Friday, August 18, 2023, at 9:30 am in the funeral home. The Rite of Committal will immediately follow at Our Lady of Angels Cemetery, Colonie. To leave Frances’s family a message on her guestbook, obtain directions, or view other helpful services, please visit www.mcveighfuneralhome.com

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Frances C. Granger

January 23, 1938 - August 12, 2023