Phyllis (Mancini) Franklin, age 102, passed from our midst on March 22 ^nd to join her beloved husband, Edwin and son, Dennis in the presence of the Lord.

Phyllis was born in Providence, RI, daughter of Pasquale Mancini and Josephine (Colarusso) Mancini. She leaves her son, Donald Franklin of Warwick, RI, son, Ted Franklin and wife Karen of Warwick, RI, daughter, Dianne Robidoux of Warwick, RI and daughter, Bev Loconto and husband, Patrick of Southbridge, MA. and many nieces and nephews. Phyllis was always so proud to mention her 13 grandchildren, 19 great grandchildren and 5 great, great grandchildren.

Phyllis owned and operated the Gold Door Salon on Marcy St. in Southbridge for many years. She loved family gatherings and visits and will be especially remembered for her love, kindness and generosity, her quilting, toll painting and her Italian cooking and baking.

Phyllis' family would like to thank the Nursing and Hospice staff at Saint Elizabeth Home in East Greenwich, RI for their love and wonderful care provided to Phyllis over the past five years.

Funeral services and burial will be private.