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Curtis Frandsen Obituary

On August 17, 2008 while doing what he loved & cherished doing, scuba diving for lobster off the coast of Gloucester. He was 64. Life partner of Kathleen (Barrett) Jost with whom he resided in Attleboro. Son of Muriel (Kulenkamp) Frandsen of Roseville, MN and the late Charles W. Frandsen. Father of Christy Lynn Parsons and her husband, Timothy Parsons, of Bel Air, MD and Kari Marie Frandsen of Annapolis, MD; two stepchildren: Rhonda Lynn McCormack of Plainville and Aaron Von Jost of Davenport, FL; six grandchildren: Joshua T. Parsons and Benjamin W. Parsons both of Bel Air, MD; Michael J. McCormack, Jr. and Jessica R. McCormack both of Plainville and Samuel Von Jost and Madeline M. Jost both of Davenport, FL. Visitation omitted. Celebration of His Life will be held on Saturday, September 27, 2008 at 11:00 AM at the Franklin Federated Church, 171 Main Street, Franklin. Collation will follow. Burial with full military honors will be held at Sunset Memorial Park in Minnesota. Memorial donations may be made to the Cumberland-Lincoln Community Chorus, Attention: Treasurer; 55 Woodland Street, Lincoln, Rhode Island 02865. Dyer-Lake Funeral Home North Attleboro, MA (508) 695-0200 www.dyer-lakefuneralhome.com

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Published by Boston Globe on Aug. 23, 2008.

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Dennis F. Westphal

September 3, 2008

I knew Curtis from the Attleboro YMCA

I opened the place a 5 am and Curtis came frequently to exercise and swim in the early morning hours.

Never shy about debating world affairs, the liberal influence on public education or any thing else some unsuspecting individual would be willing to discuss, Curtis would present his case, as only he could and leave his competition speechless.

It became apparent to all of us at the Y that Curtis was a very special and gifted person.

I will miss him!

Bob and Joyce Straka

September 3, 2008

Please accept our sincere sympathy for the loss of Curt. We'll miss his smile, zest for life, and longstanding friendship. You're in our thoughts and prayers.

Tom Stio

August 30, 2008

All of us in the Cumberlad Lincoln Community Chorus will miss Curtis' ready smile, good-natured kidding, and joy for singing. His passing is a shock and a loss to us, and our thoughts are with you at this time of sorrow.

L. Terry Dickinson

August 28, 2008

Our deepest sympathy on your loss. Curt was a valued member of the Southeastern Massachusetts Chapter of the Military Officers Association of America where he served on the Board of Directors for several years. His contributions to the chapter will be missed.

Lisa Poule

August 27, 2008

I am sorry to hear of your loss. I worked with Curt at Franklin Fixtures and he always talked about lobster diving. My condolences to your family.

Colonel Arnold Briggs

August 27, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers go to family and friends of Curt. This was so sudden, but its sounds like he was doing what he loves best.

Doris Boisselle

August 27, 2008

My deepest sympathy to the family. He will be missed.

Bill Boyes

August 26, 2008

I enjoyed knowing Curtis through the Cumberland Lincoln Community Chorus. We will miss him. I am the tenor section leader in the chorus, and Curtis was in my section. If there is anything I can do to help, please let me know. I heard that we may be able to honor Curtis in song during his service. That would be wonderful.

Scott Nivens

August 26, 2008

Curt was an avid lobster diver and good friend. He was an enthusiastic dive companion and we enjoyed his stories on the boat. Very sorry for your loss!

Lucienne "LOU" Croteau

August 26, 2008

My deepest sympathy to the family at such a sudden loss. It will be a great loss for the CCLC members.

Brian McGovern

August 26, 2008

My very sincere sympathy to the family of this very kind and dear man. I will miss spending time singing, laughing, and talikng about our experiences in the US Navy.

Michelle Doucette

August 25, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all as your journey through your loss. We sang with Curt at the Franklin Federated Church for many years and also lived next to him in Franklin for a short time. Curt was a very helpful neighbor. We will miss him and we will especially miss his voice in the choir.

Michelle Doucette & Deborah Bergstrom

Lonnie Grillo

August 25, 2008

Please accept my deepest sympathies for your loss. Kurt and I sang together at the Federated Church in Franklin. He will surely be missed. Lonnie Grillo

Christine Hart

August 25, 2008

Everyone here at Franklin Fixtures was shocked and saddened to here of Curt's passing. He often gave us his lobster catching report on Monday mornings and it was obviously a great joy to him.


He was always very excited at the prospect of seeing his mother and spending time with his grandchildren.

Photos of Kathy, his daughter and grandchildren were alway proudly displayed in his office and he often joked about rubbing Kathy's feet in the evening.

I'm sorry we never met you Kathy but, our thoughts are with you and your family.

Christine

John Backus

August 25, 2008

We are very sorry for your loss. I and the other divers enjoyed his company when hunting for lobsters and he will be missed as he had many great stories to tell from his time in the Service. Our sympathy goes out to his family and friends. Thank you again Curt for your service to your country.

John McKernan

August 25, 2008

I have many fond memories of Curtis.
When he first started singing with us,
he was like a little kid. He was fitting in with the group and remarked that his singing skills had improved and he was singing better with his church choir because of his experience with us. He was doing well in his life recently with his diving, grandchildren, his walking...
he was in a good place. I will miss his wit, his smile and his good nature.

Betsy Eldridge

August 25, 2008

To the Family and Friends of Curt,
Our deepest sympathy goes out to all of Curt's family.
Fellow employee of Curt's at Corpay Solutions.

Jay and Cathleen Moynihan

August 24, 2008

We were so very sorry to hear of Curt's sudden passing. Kathy our hearts go out to you and your family. You are in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.

Kathleen Amunrud

August 24, 2008

Am so sorry to hear of Curt's passing. I send my sympathy to his family. I remember how he and his family used to come to our farm at Stillwater, Mn. to go hunting and just to visit our family for a weekend or Holidays. I am certain he will be missed by all his family and friends.I send my Sympthy and Love, Kathleen (Peanut Kulenkamp) Amunrud

carrie costa

August 23, 2008

We were sorry to hear of Curt's passing. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Curt's daughters. To Kathy our thoughts and prayers and love forever and always.
Love
Carrie, Ryan, Cody

Michal (Kulenkamp) Jorgens

August 23, 2008

We were so sorry to hear of Curt's sudden death. He will be missed.
I remember when he used to come out to the farm to visit our Dad, "Uncle Alfy". He was so devoted to his mom, my "Aunt Moni." I am so glad they had some time together recently. May your memory of happier times sustain you.

The Staff of Dyer-Lake Funeral Home & Cremation Services

August 23, 2008

Our thoughts remain with you and your family at this time. We are honored by the trust and confidence you have placed in us during this difficult time.

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