On July 23rd, 2021 Frances G. Mesick passed into a new life with Christ. She was born on May 28, 1928 in Hudson NY to Beatrice (Wheeler) Gustafson and Frank Gustafson. A lifelong resident of Chatham, "Fran/Frannie" was entirely devoted to her family, friends, God, and church. She was a member of the Chatham Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary, communicant of St. James in Chatham, Frannie was a long term employee of Dr. Greitzer on Jones Ave in Chatham and a mentor at the Chatham Middle School. Frances was married to the love of her life, Jack Mesick for 70 years. She was predeceased by Jack and their son Jack Jr. Frances leaves to cherish her memory: Edie Mesick of Roxbury NY, Christine Callahan-Torrey (Martin) of Clifton Park, James Mesick (Brandi) of Guilderland, and Patricia Mesick-Kiel (Bradley) of Ghent, as well as her grandchildren, Chase, Grayson and Emmett Callahan, Tyler (Sara) Mesick , and Ben, Erin and Emily Lanphear. Calling hours will be Thursday, August 12th from 10am till noon at the French, Gifford, Preiter & Blasl Funeral Home followed by Mass of Christian Burial at Saint James Church at 12:15pm.. Donations can be made to St. Jude Children's Hospital. Condolences may be conveyed at frenchblasl.com.