WALLINGFORD - Annette Mercier Fraulino, 73, went to be with the angels on September 19, 2012 surrounded by her loving family after a long courageous battle with cancer. Annette was born in Glastonbury, CT on March 9, 1939 and lived most of her life in East Hampton. Her greatest joy was her family and spending time with them. She will be sadly missed by her daughter Debra Ross and her partner William Chambers of ME. She also leaves three grandsons: Matthew Ross and his wife Kaitlin of PA, Jason Ross and his wife Briana of Willington, and Andrew Ross and his partner Vicki Brooks who lived with and cared for her. Her beloved great granddaughters: Jenna, Sydney, and Lauren also survive her. She also leaves behind her sisters: Elsie Ouellette of TN, Barbara Carlson of Kensington, Ruth Latronica of East Haddam, and Anna Huey of Manchester, along with a brother John Mercier of Wallingford. She also leaves several nieces and nephews including her special nieces Lisa, Katie, and Erin. Annette is preceded in death by a son, William Fraulino. A Memorial service celebrating Annette's life will be held on Saturday, September 22nd at 10:00 AM at the B. C. Bailey Funeral Home, 273 S. Elm Street, Wallingford. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Susan G. Koman Foundation, PO Box 650309, Dallas, TX 75265-0309 or online at ww5.komen.org.