Rest in Peace Francine Affleck

The hearts of many Schroon Lakers were saddened upon learning the news of the passing of part time Hoffman Road resident Fran Affleck. Fran passed away last Wednesday after a long, heroic battle with cancer. We send our condolences to her husband Allen and all of Fran’s family and friends.

From Fran’s official obit:

W. Amwell Twp.: Francine Affleck 65, died Wednesday October 19, at Mercy Hospital in Baltimore, MD.

Born in the Bronx New York, Francine had lived in W. Amwell Twp. for the past 28 years. She worked as the officer manager and customer service representative for the family business, Chris’s Auto Body in W. Amwell Twp. She was a member of Business Networking International and the Wednesdays for Women in Lambertville. A breast cancer survivor, Francine was a mentor to many other women with breast cancer and she was acknowledged by the New Jersey Cancer Education and Early Detection Association for her dedicated work.

Daughter of the late Shep and Pearl Schwartz Maisel, she is survived by her husband Allen Affleck, one son Ryan Miller, one sister, Barbara Baldwin, one brother Eddie Maisel, a stepdaughter Michelle Affleck Metcalf and son in law Joel Metcalf. and her two granddaughters Lyndsay and Lauren Metcalf.

Graveside services were held on Sunday October 22 at 12:30 pm at the Barber Burial Grounds Cemetery, Stockton NJ. Rabbi Joel Simon officiated.  In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 1851 Cuthbert Rd., Cherry Hill, NJ 08034. You can share your memories by clicking here.