Methuen,MA- Francis J. Hart, 82, died at the Holy Family Hospital on Wednesday, February 2,2011 with his family by his side.
Born on April 23, 1928 in Lawrence, Frank was the son of Francis R. and Elizabeth (Harkness) Hart. He was educated in the Lawrence School System and attended Lawrence High School until joining the Navy during WWII. During the Korean War, Frank served in the Air Force. Serving in the Military was something Frank was very proud of.
Frank lived in Methuen for more than 40 years. He worked as a draftsman at Wang Laboratories in Lowell and helped design components for computers and computer systems before retiring in 1988. He was an avid stamp and coin collector but most importantly loved spending time with his grandchildren. He attended and supported them at all their events, whether it be sports, plays or award ceremonies. Though He loved his family deeply he missed his wife with whom he spent 51 years of marriage. He truly lived the vows "in sickness or in health" by caring for her for 8 yrs at home until her death in 2008. He is now reunited with her where they will continue their journey together.
Francis was the widower of the late Geraldine T. (Gearon), he is survived by his daughter, Geralyn Friedrich and her husband Mark of Methuen, son, Joseph F. Hart, 4 grandchildren Ryan, Joshua, Sarah and Elizabeth, his beloved dog "Bear" and several nieces and nephews. He was pre-deceased by his two sisters, Claire Lucas and Mary Brouillard.
ARRANGEMENTS: Realitives and friends are invited to pay thier respects on Tuesday,February 8, from 3-8 p.m. at the Kenenth H. Pollard Funeral Home 233 Lawrence St., Methuen. A Mass of Christan Burial will be held on Wednesday, February 9, at 11 a.m. at OLGC/ St. Theresa's Church with burial to follow at Immaculate Conception Cemetery.