Francis Waldo "Frank" Skillin

Francis 'Frank' Waldo Skillin PORTLAND -- Francis 'Frank' Waldo Skillin passed away on Wednesday, March 11, 2009, due to accidental causes. He was born in Portland on May 27, 1947, the son of Dr. Frederick and Ann Curran Skillin. He grew up and attended local schools in Bridgton and later graduated from University of Maine at Orono. Frank spent his youthful years in the Lakes Region skiing at Pleasant Mountain in the winter and water skiing on Highland Lake in the summer. His competitive spirit afforded him many victories in both sports over the years. During this time, he developed a love of golf, highlighted by his eight year old, hole in one, on the fourth hole at Bridgton Highlands Country Club. Golf continued to be a passion throughout his life, sharing camaraderie on the links at Willowdale Country Club. Frank was employed for many successful years at Casco Northern Bank. Gatherings with family and friends often included guitar music, childhood stories, card games, darts, and holding court with his dry sense of humor. His life blossomed with his marriage to Terry Shean Skillin and the arrival of his beloved sons, Matthew and Frederick. Attendance at the boys' sporting events, visits to the golf course, and hiking trips to Mount Washington are among many special times they shared. He traveled as far as Oregon to witness his nephew as part of the first team from Maine to win the American Legion National Baseball Championship, and went to great lengths to support the accomplishments of not only his sons but all of his nieces and nephews. Frank's unpredictability and spirited nature kept all who loved him on their toes. More recently, the birth of his grandchildren sparked a new sense of pride and joy. His gift of gab won Frank many friends at the Eagles Club in Portland where he was an active member and was employed for the last several years. After a life well lived, Frank will be missed by all who's paths he crossed. Frank was predeceased by his parents, Fred and Ann; and his sister, Ann Marie Skillin Boxer. He is survived by his son Matthew Richard Skillin and wife Danielle Reali Skillin, son Frederick Shean Skillin; wife Terry Shean Skillin; sister Jody Skillin Taylor, her husband Byron and daughters Amy and Jocelyn; brother Fred Skillin, his wife Donna and their children Jason, Mandy and Jeff; brother-in-law Jeffrey Boxer and daughter Kara Boxer Mathisen; and his grandchildren Natalie Ann and Connor Matthew Skillin. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a memorial visitation on Sunday, March 15, 2009, from 2-5 p.m. at Jones, Rich & Hutchins Funeral Home, 199 Woodford St., Portland. A memorial Mass will be held on Monday, March 16, 2009, at 10 a.m. at St. Pius X Roman Catholic Church, 492 Ocean Ave., Portland. Burial will be private. You are invited to share your thoughts, condolences, and fond memories with the Skillin's family by visiting Franks guestbook at www.mem.com. In lieu of flowers, donations in Frank's memory can be sent to: The Barbara Bush Children's Hospital Care of Maine Medical Center 22 Bramhall St. Portland, Maine 04102 Francis 'Frank' Waldo Skillin Jones, Rich & Hutchins Funeral Home & Cremation Service 775-3763