The first four of his seven children were born in Biloxi and when discharged, he and Nancy made their way back to Chelmsford Mass. From there he went to work for Bell Labs in New Jersey where he designed circuits, one of which helped guide Telstar. His children can remember watching the night sky to see the satellite that Daddy helped make go. After three more children were born, Frank transferred to Allentown, Pennsylvania and from there to Amherst, Massachusetts, where he continued his work with thin film circuitry eventually developing and refining laser techniques.
While in Amherst, keeping horses became a family hobby. He and Nancy took the Draft Horse Class at North Adams State College, and from their teacher, they acquired their first Percheron, Billie Jean. Upon retiring to their farm in Springfield, Vermont, they were able to raise and work many more horses.
He was predeceased by his darling wife Nancy, his brothers William and Robert, his sister Margaret, his sons Joseph and J. Timothy, his daughter Mary Ann and his grandson Jacob.
He is survived by his sons Michael and wife Barbara, Peter and wife Sandy, his daughters Susan and husband Peter Korbet, and Amy and husband Bruce Caldwell.
He is also survived by his grandsons James, Frank, Joseph, his granddaughters Sarah, Karen, Martha, Elysia, Grace, Matilda, Georgia, and their spouses, his step-family Christopher, Kate, Ryan, Dylan, Christina, Laura, Peter, and Ella, as well as his great-grandchildren Meredith, Eleanor, Landyn, Lilianna, Jack, Fern, Ida, Will, Ava, James, Kyden and Enid, who renewed his joy towards the end of his life.
At Papa’s request there will be no services. Donations in his memory may be made to a Veteran’s Organization of your choosing.
Davis Memorial Chapel in Springfield is assisting with arrangements.
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