Thursday, October 1, 2026
Frances was born March 18, 1933, in Easton, Washington, and died May 23, 2026, in Seattle.
Survived by children Catherine Lembo, Mary Frances Lembo (John Tindall) and John Lembo (June); grandchildren Corey, Preston, Keith, Carter and Lorenzo; and a large extended Italian family. Preceded in death by J. Richard (Dick) Lembo, her loving husband of 58 years; her parents Michele (Mike) Mola and Esther (Cresto) Mola; and her brothers Johnny and Tony Mola.
Frances was a graduate of Bothell High School in Bothell. She moved to Seattle shortly after graduation and started her career as a secretary for Columbia Pictures. She was strongly committed to the Catholic church and to Catholic schools, and became a school secretary, first at Christ the King Catholic School and then at Blessed Sacrament Catholic School. After 12 years of secretarial work, she became an administrative assistant to two Archbishops of Seattle for over 20 years, retiring from this position at the age of 77.
Known for her cooking and hospitality, everyone was welcome at her table – she just added another handful of pasta to make sure no one went hungry.
Remembrances may be made to Christ the King Catholic Church or Catholic Community Services.
Viewing will be on Wednesday, June 10, at 5 p.m., followed by the recitation of the Rosary at 6:30 p.m. at Beck’s Tribute Center, 405 5th Ave. S, Edmonds.
The Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Thursday, June 11, at 11 a.m., at Christ the King Catholic Church, 401 N. 117th St., Seattle.
