February 22, 2023
Masters, Frances L.
Frances Louise (Savino) Masters, a longtime resident of Dedham, died Wednesday, February 15, 2023 at her home in Dedham. She was 87. Frances was born June 6, 1935 in Boston, Massachusetts, the daughter of the late Antoinette (Savino) Imbaro. She was a graduate of Dedham High School with the Class of 1953 and worked in sales for Sears in Dedham, and later as a bookkeeper for John Hancock Insurance Company. Frances was a former member of the Church of the Good Shepherd in Dedham. Her hobbies included gardening, knitting and crocheting. She was also an avid cat fancier and loved her numerous feline companions. Frances is the beloved wife of Richard Steven Masters and is survived by her four children, Richard S. Masters Jr, of Halifax, Tami L. Masters of Monument Beach, John S. Masters of Dedham, and Carrie A. Diauto of Mashpee. She is also survived by 11 grandchildren, Richard M. Ruo, Lisa K. Perry, Shelly M. Pitts, Kathleen E. Masters, Kristina F. Masters, Karilyn L. Masters, Kimberley B. Masters, Sarah K. Masters, Maxwell S. Masters, Ashlynn R. Diauto and Gianna S. Diauto; and 8 great grandchildren, Michael J. Ruo, Victoria L. Ruo, Emily S.E. Ruo, Julia M. Ruo, Marlee A. Pitts, Winter M. Pitts, Savanna A. Pitts, and Juliana F. Perry. Frances was the mother of the late Paul D. Masters and the late Lisa K. Masters, and the grandmother of the late David Masters. Services and interment in Brookdale Cemetery were private
To the Masters Family,
After hearing of Fran’s passing, I was flooded with memories of her from my childhood. Our families would visit together at Uncle Alfred’s house with my Grandma, your Auntie Bee whenever we came to Dedham. Please find comfort in the many memories you have, and that your mother was as I remember, was a very kind person. With our deepest sympathies and condolences,
The Stevens Family- Janice, Dan and Cousin Betty