Frances E.Maciel passed away on May 25,2023 at Windemere Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Oak Bluffs. Fran was 89.

Fran was born January 29,1934, in Bronx, New York, the second child of Stephen J.and Kathleen (Murphy) Curtin. Her family later settled in Boston and Fran attended Roxbury High School.

Fran was the proud mother of four children, Corinne, Karen, Stephen and Kristine. She enjoyed the pleasures of a growing family with birthdays, holidays and social activities.She was a loving grandmother of Kara, Matthew, Shannon, Katie, Jackie, Stephanie, Aisling and Kerianne. She loved to tell stories and enjoyed reading stories with them. She was a loving great grandmother to Kendall, Jack Jake, Carter, Liam and Arden. She greatly enjoyed the summer visits of friends and family spent relaxing at State Beach. She loved the winter holidays with family gatherings, gift giving and the joy of decorating her home.

Fran was employed as a receptionist In the office of Dr. Russell S. Hoxsie. While working in his office, she stated, she was able to get help and was grateful to AA and friends in the recovery community.

Fran started working part time in local stores when her children were in school. This lead to a long career in retail working in stores along Vineyard Haven’s Main Street. These included The Sea Chest, C.B. Stark Jewelry, Mardell’s Gift Shop, Murray’s of the Vineyard and Rainy Day. While employed at Murray’s she also served as the Estee Lauder cosmetic consultant for the store. She had loved the cosmetic line for years and was proud to be their consultant.

Fran is survived by her four children: Corinne Medeiros, Karen Lobdell, Stephen Hopp and Kristine Hopp; eight grandchildren and six great grandchildren. She is also survived by her brother Richard J. Curtin, and many nieces and nephews.

Fran was predeceased by her husband, William F. Maciel and her former spouse Alfred H. Hopp.She was preceded in death by her parents and her siblings, Kathleen Reynolds, Christopher Curtin, Stephen J. Curtin, John A. Curtin, Virginia McIntrye, Noreen Curtin, Patrick Curtin and Charles Curtin.

A graveside service will be held at Oak Grove Cemetery in Vineyard Haven on Thursday, September 14,2023 at 11 am. A gathering at State Beach will follow after the service, as Fran wished.

Donations may be made to Martha’s Vineyard Community Services, or to Hospice and Palliative Care of Martha’s Vineyard.