Yvonne Francis-Hart Obituary
With sadness, we share the passing of Yvonne Francis-Hart of North Smithfield, Rhode Island. Yvonne passed away on September 11, 2026. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her husbands, James Francis and Melvin Hart; her parents, Arthur Joyal and Mary Joyal (Lebeau); and her son Brian Francis.
She is survived by: her daughter Paula Rezendes of Woonsocket; her brother Robert Joyal of Rhode Island; her grandchildren, Brian Rezendes (Christina) of Cleveland and Stephanie Ciccanesi (Joseph) of Stratham; her great grandchildren, Ava, Addison and Gianna; and her niece Ann Roch of Coventry. She is also survived by many other nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held on Sunday, September 20th 2026 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Holt Funeral Home (510 S Main St, Woonsocket, RI 02895). A funeral service will be held on Monday, September 21st 2026 at 9:00 AM at the same location. A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Monday, September 21st 2026 at 10:00 AM at the St. Anthony's Church (128 Greene St, Woonsocket, RI 02895).
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the St. Antoine Activities Fund SCU, 10 Rhodes Ave., North Smithfield, RI 02896 or to the Jimmy Fund online at jimmyfund.org, in memory of Brian Francis.
