Frederick M. "Fred" Romsey Sr.

Frederick Romsey Obituary

Frederick M. Romsey FRANKLIN Frederick M. "Fred" Romsey Sr., 68, of Franklin passed away on Sunday, Aug. 31, 2008, at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston, surrounded by his loving family, after a long courageous battle. He was the husband of Doris Jean (Evans) Romsey for the past 43 years. Born in Brochkobel, Germany, March 23, 1940, the son of Harry W. Romsey of Franklin and the late Klementine (Dina) Romsey, Mr. Romsey moved to America in 1951. He had been a resident of Franklin for the past 41 years. He was educated in New York. Mr. Romsey served in the Navy, and was a member of the Blue Jackets Naval Choir. Mr. Romsey had been district service manager of Peugeot Motors of American for many years. He was awarded the American Spirit Honor Medal. Mr. Romsey had been a youth soccer coach in Franklin for his sons. He was a member of the Christ the King Lutheran Church, a member of the Adult Choir. He loved camping, bowling and he was an avid New England Patriots and Red Sox fan. His greatest love of all was his family. In addition to his wife and father, he is survived by his children, Frederick M. Romsey Jr. and his wife, Michele, of Marlborough, Eric S. Romsey and his longtime girlfriend, Tina Delorey, of Franklin, Heidi C. Winiker and her husband, Jeffrey, of Franklin. He is also survived by his brothers, Harry "Skip" Romsey of Plainville and Dana Romsey of Lilburn, Ga., and sister, Linda Catalino of Greenland, N.H. "Opa" leaves behind, but never forgotten, six grandchildren, Hannah, Jared, Justin, Paige, Josh and Olivia. His funeral service will be held Friday, Sept. 5, in Christ the King Lutheran Church, Central Street, Holliston, at 10 a.m. Burial with full military honors will be in St. Mary's Cemetery Franklin. Calling hours will be on Thursday, from 4 to 8 p.m., in the Ginley Funeral Home of Franklin (www.ginleyfuneralhomes.com), 131 Main St., Franklin. In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may be made in his memory to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (J.D.R.F.), 60 Walnut St., Wellesley Hills, MA 02481.

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Published by MetroWest Daily News on Sep. 3, 2008.

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for Frederick Romsey

7 Entries

shorty & Leslie

September 11, 2008

To the Romsey and Winiker families:
Best wishes during this difficult time.
A great testament to your dad is what a great family he raised. Your eulogies were beautiful, great job!

Betsy & Larry Edsall

September 9, 2008

Dear Dee, Freddy & Michelle, Eric and Tina, Heidi and Jeff, Skip, Dana, Linda and Dad Romsey plus all the grandchildren,
We were so sorry to hear of the death of our dear friend Fred. He was my former neighbor for years and we shared some very happy times together. So glad we got to see Fred on our last visit to Massachusetts. He will be so missed by everyone. Dee, we'll see you in October and share our hugs them. Until then our condolences to you and your family...we share your tears with you now. Love, Betsy and Larry Edsall

Susanne Keefe

September 9, 2008

Eric & Family,

I was heartbroken to hear about your dad!! He was very special man!
All that I know is that Mandy was waiting right there for him!
"Father" give my dad a hug for me!!

Amy and Stephen Dutterer Bennett

September 4, 2008

Romsey Family,

Fred will be dearly missed by my family. He was an uncle to me growing up from the time you adopted my family till now. I am sorry for your loss.

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Susan Merow

September 3, 2008

Dee,
So sorry to hear about your dear husband, sounds like he was quite a guy. Please remember there are several of us Scarlet Scamps who have shared the feelings you'll be having and are here to support you whenever you need us. My sympathy to your family.

love, Sue

Jay Dupuis

September 3, 2008

To the entire family: I am so sorry for your loss. Your dad/husband was a great man. He was always very nice to me and my family. He took me to soccer practice, cooked me diner and took me on my first camping trip in NH I believe. While we don't talk nearly as often as we should and for this I am sorry, please know if there is anything Tracy or I can do please ask.

Love,

Jay and Tracy Dupuis

Charlene & Tom LARSON

September 3, 2008

Eric we are VERY SORRY for your loss. If theres anything we can do for you please let us know

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