Carla M. (Lepre) Francese, 63, of North Providence, passed away Saturday, March 17, 2018 at Roger Williams Medical Center. She was the beloved wife of Robert F. Francese for 42 years. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Clement and Amelia "Dolly" (Amato) Lepre. Carla worked for Sodexo and Aramark in the Providence School District for many years before retiring. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother and sister. Besides her husband, she is survived by her two daughters, Jeannine Corio and her husband Peter and Renee DuBois; a sister, Denise Weston; and four grandchildren; Emily Corio, Isabella Corio, Jared DuBois and Allie Dubois. Visitation will be held Tuesday, March 20, 2018 from 5 - 7 p.m. with a Prayer Service at 6:45 p.m. in the MACERONI FUNERAL HOME, 1381 Smith St., North Providence. Burial will be private.