Frances Joan Beardsworth 89, of 5 French Hussey Road, Rochester NH passed away on November 3, 2026 in her home with loving family by her side. She was a very strong, gracious, and courageous woman. She was born on May 3, 1937 in Boston Massachusetts, the daughter of Norman James Beardsworth and Florence Pearl (McKeen) Beardsworth.

Fran graduated from Spaulding High School in 1955, working at the new Pease Airforce Base Headquarters as a secretary, shortly after graduation. She also worked at the family business, Western Auto, where days were spent with family. She was a Stay at home Mom for awhile and worked for Hubbard Shoes with her good friend Caroline Henderson, lacing shoes at home. Fran joined on at the UNH Cooperative Extension for a few years and then later at the Rochester Middle School as Secretary to the Principal. She was Secretary for 20+ years for the Superintendent of the Eastern Region Association of Advent Christian Churches. When she retired years later, it was from this position. About ten years after retirement, Fran came back into the work force and was a substitute for the lunch program in the Rochester Public School system for another decade, working many of the days with her daughter. She met many more friends here and loved being active in the school.

She loved her Girl Scout Troop and fashion. Fran read, colored nature scenes, enjoyed beach, river, and lake trips and time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Fran attended all of her grandchildren's first school days, sporting events, recitals, and graduation events, being one of their biggest fans throughout her life.

Fran lived life well and was full of love for others. She was also full of love for her Lord. She cherished her relationship with Jesus and walked with Him and talked with Him to her dying day. She was an active member of Emmanuel Advent Christian Church and loved her church family dearly. Fran was a Deaconess for many years visiting the "shut-ins" and nursing homes. She sent daily cards and notes of encouragement and thankfulness to people through-out her life .

She and her husband had a wonderful eldercare, where they regularly had gatherings in their home. Fran went through many trials throughout the years which only strengthened her faith, creating an even more resilient, persevering and compassionate woman.

Time spent with family was very important to Frances and she was able to go on one last Dolly Copp camping trip with Paul and their family this past September. She was also able to have one last leaf peep trip up North with her daughter. Family stayed with Fran and Paul through her last weeks here with us.

The family would like to thank the Wentworth Hospice caregivers and Pastor John Tate of Emmanuel Advent Christian Church for their love and care with Frances and her family. Flowers are welcome.

Arrangements are in the care of Peaslee Funeral Home in Farmington, NH