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Francis Vayda Obituary

LAKELAND FL – Francis Raymond Vayda Jr., of Lakeland Florida, passed away at age 75 on March 16, 2018.  He was a construction worker at Aquadro and Cerruti for over 30 years.  

Born on Oct. 29, 1942 in Williamsburg, Massachusetts, to Philomena and Francis Vayda, Francis is survived by his sons, Tony Vayda and Todd Vayda: and daughters, Tina Jones and Terrie Kellogg.  Francis enjoyed golf.  

Friends and family can pay their respects officiated by Church of St Mary of the Assumption, on Saturday, June 16, at 10 a.m. at Our Lady of the Hills Parish, 173 main Street, Haydenville, Massachusetts, 01039

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Published by Daily Hampshire Gazette on Jun. 12, 2018.
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Remembering Frank. Donna and Corky.

Donna Bickford Baldwin

June 16, 2018

Frank, (Jr.) as you where know to us. I love you and miss you. I know you are at peace now. Love sis Janet Adam

June 12, 2018

To a wonderful brother. I'll always remember all the fun times we had together growing up on the farm, especially when you built the fort for us. You were a great big brother. I love and miss you. Until we meet again. Love Angie

June 12, 2018

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