Frances Sapers, 98

CAPE COD, MASS. – Frances M. Sapers passed away on Feb. 17, 2025, at Kent Hospital, with her loving family by her side. She was the beloved wife of the late Merton M. Sapers for 72 years. Born in Boston, Massachusetts, a daughter of the late Louis and Dorothy (Wolper) Wax, she was a longtime resident of Massachusetts and most recently resided in Rhode Island.

She was the devoted mother of Mark W. Sapers and his wife, Joanne, of Merrimack, New Hampshire; Ronda L. Smith and her husband, Robert, of Boca Raton, Florida, and Warren; Joanne D. Sapers and her husband, Dave Parmentier, of Warwick; and Karen B. Rozell and her husband, Ralph, of Sandwich, Massachusetts. She was the dear sister of the late Melvin S. Wax, Estelle Saphirstein and Shirley Baron.

She was the loving grandmother of Julianne (Greg), Andrew (Jessica), Alisa (Kevin), Brianna (Brian) and David. She was the cherished great-grandmother of Ava, Sadie, Benny, Charlie and Lilly. She was the adored aunt of Jimmy, Peter (Diana), David (Lisa), Donna (Bruce), Amy (Josh), Caryl (Steve) and the late Ruth Saphirstein.

Fran was truly the matriarch of the family and was lovingly respected and adored. A proud and classy lady, always dressed to the nines, she would be seen taking her morning and afternoon walks daily, always greeting people with a smile and asking how they were. It was always a priority for Fran to see and know what was going on in the lives of her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. She was an inspiration to all who knew her. Her passions included current events, history, bridge, reading and her beloved Red Sox and Patriots.

For many years, Fran worked as an insurance administrator, broker and sold long-term care insurance. She was a former member of Falmouth Jewish Congregation and a past board member of its Sisterhood.

To understand the depth of love that Fran experienced in her life is to know about her 72-year marriage to her devoted husband, Mert, who carried Fran’s picture in his wallet every day of his life.

Most important to her was her family. Fran lived a long, full life, and we will miss her dearly.

Contributions may be made to the Daniel Schuster Memorial Endowment Fund, c/o Camp JORI, P.O. Box 5299, Wakefield, RI 02879 or Aid to Cancer Research, P.O Box 376, Newton Center, MA 02459.