Franklin J. "Frank" Smith, Sr., 81, of New Britain, passed away Sunday
(June 7, 2015) at Riverside Rehab Center in East Hartford. Born in
Madawaska, Maine, he lived in New Britain most of his life. Frank was a
US Air Force veteran serving during the Korean Conflict. A graduate of
Hillyer College, he was a Structural Engineer for Patent Scaffolding
until his retirement. Frank was a member of St. John the Evangelist
Church and was active in town politics. He was a member of the
Republican Town Committee; was vice chairman of the New Britain Housing
Authority; and was a former member of the Mattabassett District. Frank
also ran a local political blog and served as a Town Constable and
Justice of the Peace. He volunteered all over the state giving talks to
school children about the dangers of smoking and taught and assisted
new laryngectomees on the use of speech devices.
Surviving are four sons, a brother, several grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Calling hours are Wednesday 5 to 7 PM at Carlson Funeral Home, 45
Franklin Square, New Britain. Funeral Services and burial with military
honors will be private at Mount St. Benedict Cemetery. In lieu of
flowers, donations may be made to the International Association of
Laryngectomees, 925 B Peatchtree Street NE, Suite 316, Atlanta, GA
30309-3918. Please share a memory or note of sympathy by clicking on
"Send Condolences" at the bottom of this page.Link to Carlson Funeral Home web site
Monday, June 8, 2015
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So long Frank. You will be missed.
Rest in Peace
God Bless you, Frank. I know you'll keep an eye out on us from above!
Rest in Peace Mr. Smith. Thank you for stirring up an active political dialog in New Britain.
The family of the late Gregory Abrahamian mourns the loss of Frank, a devoted, avid public servant. We hope that the future will bring forth more of his kind, for the betterment of society. Condolences from Mary, Greg Jr. David, Lee. Diane and Gerard.
The family of the late Gregory Abrahamian mourns the loss of Frank, a devoted, avid public servant. We hope that the future will bring forth more of his kind, for the betterment of society. Condolences from Mary, Greg Jr. David, Lee. Diane and Gerard.
Frank, I owed you a call and a visit. I'm sorry I didn't reach you soon enough. Best, and hope to catch up someday.
Pat Thibodeau
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