Jeanne Frances (Paradis) Tracy of Ashland passed away Sunday April 16th after a period of declining health. She was the wife of Francis Tracy for 59 years. Mrs. Tracy was born in Framingham and had been a resident of Ashland for most of her life. She was the daughter of the late Henry and Theresa (Murray) Paradis. Mrs. Tracy was a loving homemaker, devoted to her husband and children. She enjoyed knitting for her grandchildren. She and her husband were married at St. Cecilia's Church and she was a long time member of the parish. Besides her husband Mrs. Tracy leaves three children: Theresa Blaes of Albuquerque, NM; Thomas Tracy of Ashland and Stephen Tracy and his wife Susan of Chelmsford; seven grandchildren; Amy, Charlie, Steven, Jennifer, Timothy, Peter, Ben and Mark; six great-grandchildren; and one brother, Henry Paradis of Hopkinton. A funeral Mass will be celebrated Thursday April 18th at St. Cecilia's Church, 54 Esty Street in Ashland. Calling hours are Wednesday from 5:00 – 8:00 PM in the Matarese Funeral Home, (www.mataresefuneral.com), 325 Main Street, Ashland, MA 01721. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the St. Cecilia's Church, 54 Esty Street, Ashland, MA 01721.