Francis J. “Frank” Stanford, of Lynn, formerly of Malden, September 10th. Beloved husband of the late Elizabeth (Gentile) Stanford. Father of Sharon Stanford of Lynn and Peter Stanford and his wife Andrea of Lynn. Grandfather of Rylee and Giovanni Stanford. Brother of Patricia Stanford of Burlington and the late Janet Oshaunessy and James Stanford. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews. Frank was a longtime resident of Malden. He served his county honorably in the United States Army Reserve for many years. He later served in the United States Coast Guard. In retirement, Frank became well known as a performer in “Joey and Maria’s Comedy Wedding Show”. Many people also remember Frank as a crossing guard at the Beebe School in Malden. Relatives & friends are invited to attend his funeral from the Breslin Funeral Home, 610 Pleasant St., Malden on Friday September 13th at 8:30 AM followed by his Funeral Mass celebrated at Immaculate Conception Church, 600 Pleasant St., Malden at 10 AM. Visitation will be held at the funeral home prior to the Mass on Friday only. Interment is private. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the American Cancer Society.