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Francis Dorn Obituary

DORN, Francis B. Of Plymouth, formerly of Braintree, 90 years old, died Friday, December 12, 2008 at the Bay Path Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Duxbury after a brief illness. Beloved husband of the late Elinor M. (Montgomery) Dorn. Devoted father of Michael P. Dorn, MA State Police, Retired and his wife Carol of Braintree, Gregory F. Dorn and his wife Abigail of Duxbury, and Elizabeth A. Snow and her husband Stephen of Yarmouth Port. Loving grandfather of Gregory, Jr., Stephanie, Christopher, Matthew, Weston, and Heather. Great-grandfather of Olivia Marie. Funeral from the Sweeney Brothers Home for Funerals, 1 Independence Avenue, QUINCY, Wednesday, December 17th at 9:30AM. Funeral Mass in Saint Francis of Assisi Church, 856 Washington St., Braintree at 10:30AM. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Visiting Hours Tuesday 4-7PM. Interment with military honors at Blue Hill Cemetery, Braintree. For those who wish, donations in Mr. Dorn's memory may be made to the Alzheimer Association, 311 Arsenal Street, Watertown, MA 02472. Late World War II US Navy Veteran and late member and Lieutenant of the Ancient & Honorable Artillery Company of MA.

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Published by Boston Globe on Dec. 15, 2008.

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Elinor Mason-Kennedy

December 26, 2008

Michael and family,Betsy and family,
We send our deepest sympathies for your loss.Many times did we enjoy spending with your family all year round.We'll miss Uncle Frank Luv the Mason-Kennedy Family

Mike Casey

December 17, 2008

Mr. Dorn,
Sir, I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country when you served in the USN during WW II and for being a member of the Greatest Generation. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

Fair Winds And Following Seas

JOYCE OTIS RESIDENT CARE

December 15, 2008

GREG AND ABBY VERY SORRY TO HEAR OF FRANKS PASSING .WE AT PLYMOUTH CROSSINGS MISS HIM.HE HELD A SPECIAL PLACE IN ALL OF OUR HEARTS. HE WAS TRULY A GENTLE MAN

Kate& Craig Low

December 15, 2008

Michael, Greg & Betsey, We are sorry to hear of your loss. Know now that "The Wizard" is in a better place. Love, Kate & Craig

kathleen Fleming

December 15, 2008

Our deepest sympathies from the Fleming family.

Tricia Debs

December 15, 2008

Hi Michael, Greg and Betsey,
Sorry for the loss of your Dad, but he and Aunt Elinor are together again. Both dancing up a storm and feeling fine.

Donald & Anne-Marie Kaupp

December 15, 2008

Our love, thoughts and sympathy to you all.

Bill Hickey

December 15, 2008

Mike, Sorry to hear about your Dad's passing.

Bill Hickey

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