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Frances Rousseau Filson Lacey, 91, of York, formerly of Elizabeth, died Saturday, Sept. 23, 2006, in the Dallastown (Pa.) Nursing Center. She was born Oct. 3, 1914, in Kittanning, a daughter of the late Joseph and Mona Shelton Rousseau. Mrs. Lacey was a graduate of California State Teachers College and a member of its Alumni Association and the Pennsylvania and National Education associations. She was a favorite teacher of many generations of Elizabeth Elementary students. She retired as a teacher from the Elizabeth Forward School District with 39 years of service. After retirement she became an avid oil painting artist. Mrs. Lacey was a member of the Elizabeth United Methodist Church and the Clairton Senior Citizens and AARP. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James Lacey. She is survived by two daughters and sons-in-law, Linda and Robert Daugherty, of Apollo Beach, Fla., and Marie and James Donnelly, of York, a sister, Mona Spegele, of Cape May Point, N.J., five grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews, and her former husband, John Filson. Friends will be received Tuesday from 6 to 8 p.m. in the PAUL E. BEKAVAC FUNERAL HOME, 221 Second St., Elizabeth. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, Sept. 27 at 10 a.m. in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Ronald C. Lindahl officiating. Interment will be in Belle Vernon Cemetery. Memorial contributions can be made to: Elizabeth United Methodist Church, 317 Second St., Elizabeth, Pa. 15037. www.bekavacfuneralhome.com

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