Frances I. Christie, 96, of Hartford, CT, beloved wife of the late Frederick Christie passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 8, 2023, at Avery Heights, in Hartford. She was born on July 7, 1926, in Hartford, CT daughter of the late John and Irene (Cross) Zazzaro. Prior to her retirement, Frances was a nurse at the Hartford Post Office for 27 years. Fran and her husband Fred spent time in Vero Beach during the winters and enjoyed traveling to Ireland. Fran was an avid UCONN Women's basketball fan and enjoyed watching the New York Yankees.

Frances is survived by her son Jeffry Burns and his wife Norma of Ivoryton, granddaughter, Jackie Burns of NYC and grandson Joseph Burns and his wife Lauren of Ivoryton, as well as her sister Roz Zagaja and her husband Jack Zagaja of East Windsor. Fran was blessed to have many nieces and nephews. Frances was predeceased by her first husband Joseph Burns, as well as brothers Dr. John Zazzaro and Edwin Zazzaro. The family extends a special thank you to the administrative and nursing staff at Avery Heights for their care during the past year.

Funeral service for Frances will be held Monday, March 20, 2023, at 10 a.m. at the Church of the Incarnation, 544 Prospect St., Wethersfield, CT. Burial will be at the Village Cemetery, Wethersfield. There are no calling hours. The Dillon-Baxter Funeral Home, 1276 Berlin Tpke., Wethersfield, CT has charge of the arrangements. In lieu of flowers donations to The American Heart Association would be greatly appreciated. To share a memory of Frances, please visit www.dillonbaxter.com .