Greenfield Center - Frances Mary Breslin Seibert, age 83, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her husband and children, on Monday, January 28, 2019. Born February 3, 1935 in Wilkes-Barre, PA, she was the daughter of the late Robert and J. Fredericka Breslin.

Frances graduated with her B.A. from Marywood College in Scranton, PA, and her M.A. from the College of St. Rose in Albany.  She spent her professional career as a high school English teacher and administrator in the Ballston Spa Public School system, retiring in 1991. She founded Jazz Agility dog training and instruction in 1992 which she led and taught at until her death. Hundreds of dogs and their handlers trained at the facility, and the dogs earned regional, state and national titles. She pioneered the dog agility business in upstate New York and trained others to begin their own training business. Prior to starting the agility business, she was an avid horsewoman, gardener, and master online gamer.

In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her sister, Whitney Breslin.

Survivors include her husband of 61 years, William Seibert; daughters Mary Anne Fairlie of Steamboat Springs, CO and Donna (Tony) Clare of Baltimore, MD; sons Michael (Abbie) of Boston, MA and Sean (Teri) of Cassadaga, NY; ten grandchildren, and her sister, Sarah (Bob) Monson of Kentucky.  Frances also leaves behind her beloved dog Sophie who will continue to keep her husband William company.

A memorial mass will take place Saturday, February 2, 2019 at noon, St. Joseph's Church on Route 9N in Greenfield Center. Burial will be private.

In lieu of flowers, please make a memorial donation to your favorite animal charity.

The family thanks the extraordinary nurses at Saratoga Hospital for their sensitive and kind support of the family in addition to their incredible care of Frances.

Arrangements are under the direction of the William J. Burke & Sons/Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Homes of 628 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs (518-584-5373).

Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com.