Francine V. Slabine

Francine V. (Goudey) Slabine, 66, died Friday, August 26, at the Milton Hospital in Milton after a period of failing health. She was the wife of 37 years of Richard E. Slabine. Born in Boston, she was raised in Mattapan and was a graduate of Mission High School, Class of 1964. She was a resident of Braintree since 1996, previously living in Weymouth and Randolph. She worked as a Day Care Teacher at Wesley Child Care Center for several years. Previously, she worked for Bell Atlantic Telephone. An animal lover, in her free time, she enjoyed shopping, spending time with friends and traveling to Foxwoods.

In addition to her husband, she is survived by her brother in law Leonard Slabine and her sister in law Helaine Slabine. She is also survived by her longtime friend Rosemary Remis and her cat Tigger.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated in the St. Gerard Majella Church, 1860 Washington St., Canton, on Tuesday at 10 AM. Visiting Hours will be held in the Farley Funeral Home, 358 Park St. (Rt.27) Stoughton prior to the mass from 8:30-9:30 AM. Burial will take place at Braintree Cemetery. Donations in Francine's memory may be made to the Joslin Diabetes Center, 1 Joslin Way, Boston, 02115.