Francelina Martin, 88, of Somerset Ridge Center, formerly of 164 Hartwell St. died on September 15, 2008 after a long illness. Born in Fall River, daughter of the late Virginio & Rose (Leandro) Medeiros, she resided in Fall River most of her life & for the past 9 years in Somerset. Employed in the textile industry for many years, she was a floor girl at Pleasant Curtain and C&C Curtain. Mother of Stephen Martin of No. Providence and Sandra Geary of Fall River. Grandmother of Stephen, Rosemary, Alicia & Meredith. She also leaves 4 great grandchildren, many nieces and nephews; and has 9 predeceased siblings. Her funeral Mass was celebrated in Espirito Santo Church. Pallbearers were Richard and Henry Medeiros, Kenneth White, William and Keith Benevides and Randal Arnaldo. Donations may be made in her memory to Alzheimer's Research 311 Arsenal Street, Watertown, MA 02472