Frances Hubert

October 7, 2018

Frances Hubert, 97, of Stafford Springs, CT, wife of the late Walter Hubert, passed away on October 7, 2018. She was born in East Windsor, CT, on March 9, 1921, daughter of the late Martin and Rose (Sampeck) Zinker. Fran was a very loving woman, you never left without a kiss and hug, which led her to be known by relatives as the kissing lady. She had a love, pride in numbers whether it be the age she attained, number of children/grandchildren/great grandchildren or her chosen career path. She had worked in various positions for the Town of Stafford from 1960 to 1987. She retired as full-time Tax Collector in 1986, and again from the Borough of Stafford Springs in 1987. She was a Connecticut Certified Municipal Collector and was elected seven times as Tax Collector. She then served for one additional year in 1993 when help was needed. Fran served the Town of Stafford in many capacities beginning as an Assistant Tax Collector, Assistant to the Board of Assessors, served on the Board of Tax Review, twice served on the Revaluation team, as well as payroll clerk for the Board of Education. Fran was a member of St. Edward Parish and the Stafford Senior Center. She is survived by her four children, F. James Hubert and his wife Mary Ann, Marilyn Fisher and her husband Fred, Terry Hoffman and her husband James, and Kerry Niderno and her husband Ray; 13 grandchildren, 27 great grandchildren, and one great, great grandchild: Kimberly and Michael Pucci and their children Mikayla, Nathan, and Tara; Keith and Natalie Hubert and their children Tyler, Madison and Abby; Kevin and Tracy Hubert and their children Taylor, Morgan, and Kevin; Kerry and Patrick Ruff and their children Matthew and Michael; Wendi and Clarence St. Jean and their children Keegan and Hunter; Jeremy Fisher; Myriah and Robert Blanchard and their children Kylie and Nathanael and granddaughter Leah; Koelli and Zachary Ashwell; Dr. Brian and Lisa Crompton and their children Anderson and Alexandra; Michael and Kelly Crompton and their children Annabelle and Evan; Justin and Dawn Niderno and their children Patrick, Dylan, and Francesca; Ryan and Allison Niderno and their children Kevin and Victoria; and Aaron and Bethany Niderno and their children Aiden, Bennett and Adeline. Her funeral will be held on Monday, October 15, 2018, with a procession forming at 9 A.M. at Introvigne Funeral Home, Inc., 51 East Main St., Stafford Springs, CT, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 A.M. at St. Edward Church, 55 High St., Stafford Springs, CT. Burial will follow in St. Edward Cemetery, Stafford Springs, CT. Calling hours are on Sunday, October 14, 2018 from 2-4 P.M. at the funeral home. The family would like to send a special thanks to the staff at The Villages at Buckland Court for all of their loving care and support over the last two and a half years. Also, thank you to Beacon Hospice for their exceptional care and attention during the last two months. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, P.O. Box 849168, Boston, MA 02284, and indicate in the memo that the gift is in memory of Frances Hubert to support the research of Dr. Brian Crompton, or contribute to the Diocese of Norwich Outreach to Haiti, 815 Boswell Ave., Norwich, CT 06360. For online condolences or directions, please visit: www.introvignefuneralhome.com