Dolores Ann Francis, 74, of Meredith died with her family by her side on September 14, 2005 at Concord Hospital following a brief illness. She was an avid reader and also a member of the Roadrunners Club of Laconia. Family members include her husband of 55 years, Chester Francis; three sons, Tom Francis of Shelbyville, KY, Richard Francis of Chester, NH and David Francis of Waco, TX; two daughters, Elaine Emerson of Pittsfield, NH and Barbara Crawford of Concord, NH, 11 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. Services and burial will be held privately.