NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Frances M. Caron, 85, of North Adams, Mass., died on Monday May 1, 2017.  

She was born in North Adams on December 24, 1931, a daughter of the late Leo and Julia “Bunny” (Hurlbut) Caron.

She was mother to Peter Christopher Maroni, who died on April 15, 2008; Susan C. Solari and her partner, Jay Petri; and Sarah Maroni; as well as grandmother to Colby Parker, Erica and Aaron Solari; and mother-in-law to Carolyn Altman.

Funeral notice: At her request, funeral services are private. Donations in her memory may be made to Pop Cares through the Flynn & Dagnoli-Montagna Home for Funerals, which is handling the arrangements.