Frank R. WOOD

WOOD, Frank R.
Frank R. Wood, 85, of Manchester, died Friday (October 21, 2011) at Manchester Memorial Hospital. Frank was born November 10, 1925 in Manchester, son of the late Leland T. & Thea (Lynch) Wood and had been a lifelong resident. He was a 1944 Graduate of Monson Academy and then enlisted in the U.S. Army serving during World War II. Upon his discharge, he attended the University of Connecticut where he earned his Bachelor Degree in 1950. Frank then began a successful career as a building contractor and owner/operator of the Frank R. Wood Construction Co. retiring in 2006. Mr. Wood is survived by four children, Linda S. Wood of Glastonbury, Richard J. Wood of Glastonbury, Virginia D. Cummings and her husband Glenn of East Hampton, Peter L. Wood and his wife Treva of Issaquah, WA.; nine grandchildren; six great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Frank was predeceased by his son David T. Wood, brother Leland T. Wood Jr. and sister Mara W. Breech.
Funeral services will be private with burial in the East Cemetery. There are no calling hours. Memorial donations may be made to a charity of the donor's choice. To sign the online register book go to www.holmes-watkinsfuneralhomes.com.