Frances Conover Toleno, 87, died peacefully on Wednesday, November 16, 2016 at Foot Hill Acres Nursing Home, Hillsborough. She was the youngest of eight children born to John E. and Laura (Winans) Brarens on August 26, 1929, in Somerville, and was raised on the family farm in Martinsville. Frances was an active member of the American Legion Post 293 Auxiliary in Warren Township. She was an avid collector and dealer in antiques, with a particular passion for hat pins, hat pin holders, and vintage clothing. She enjoyed spending the winter months in Ellenton, Florida, where she was very active in Terra Siesta community life. Frances had a lifelong affection for music and singing, loved to travel and was fond of cruises and trips to Atlantic City. Frances was predeceased by her first husband, William F. Conover, who died in 1996 and her seven siblings. Surviving are her husband Joseph J. Toleno, her sons Steven Conover and wife Carol of Raritan, Alan Conover and wife Karen of Neshanic Station, grandsons Thomas (Leah) Conover, William (Shannon) Conover, Michael Conover, great grandchildren Edith Joy and James Thomas, her stepchildren Marilyn Toleno Distelberg and husband Robert, Elizabeth Toleno, Barbara Toleno and step grandchildren Amy (Drew) Philips and Brian Distelberg. Frances was dearly loved by her family and many friends. Her spirit of kindness will be deeply missed. Relatives and friends will be received at the funeral home on Sunday, November 20, 2016, from 2:00 to 4:00 P.M. Funeral Services will be held on Monday at 11:00 A.M. at the funeral home. Burial will be at the Springdale Methodist Cemetery, Warren. Memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association .
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