Friedman-Frances (Blank) of Natick on December 6, 2012. Beloved wife of the late Edward Friedman. Devoted mother of Robert Friedman and his wife Barbara of Newton and Susan Levenbaum and her husband Ron of Westford. Dear grandmother of Emma Friedman, Edward Friedman, Evan Friedman, Erica Levenbaum and Andrew Levenbaum. Loving sister of Charlotte Katz of Quincy, Jason Blank of R.I and the late Leatrice Chafetz. Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Services at Temple Israel, 145 Hartford Street, Natick on Sunday, December 9 at 1:30 pm. Following the burial in Natick, memorial observance will be at her residence, Sunday until 8pm, Monday 6-9 pm. Remembrances may be made to Oncology and Radiology Dept.,. Care of Lahey Clinic, 41 Mall Road, Burlington, MA 01805.