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Franklin Fryer Obituary

Franklin Mr. Weymouth Fryer, of Weymouth, passed away Feb. 11, 2013, at the age of 91. Franklin proudly served in the U.S. Marines during World War II and was a Purple Heart recipient from being injured during the invasion of Guam. After returning home, he went on to work at the Fore River Shipyard and later at Weymouth Art Leather where he worked his way up to personnel manager. Known as Mr. Weymouth, he was incredibly active throughout the town. He served as a town meeting member from 1954-1999, a Town Selectman from 1955-1973 and Town Clerk from 1976-2011. He oversaw nine Presidential elections and performed about 1,500 marriages as Justice of the Peace. Franklin was a member of the Military Officers Association, the Weymouth Elks, the American Legion, VFW and the Purple Heart Association. Beloved husband of the late Mary K. (Taylor) Fryer, he was the longtime companion of Norma Carlson of Weymouth; loving brother of the late Nathaniel Fryer and Constance Dentino; brother-in-law of Tony Dentino; father of Anne Fryer McCulloch of North Weymouth; cherished grandfather of Brian McCulloch of Hull and David McCulloch of Brockton. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins, members of the Carlson and Tuite families and many close friends. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the visiting hours Sunday 2-6 p.m. in the McDonald Funeral Home, at 809 Main St. (Rte. 18 opposite South Shore Hospital), South Weymouth. Funeral service will be celebrated in the funeral home Monday at 11 a.m. Burial in Old North Cemetery, Weymouth. Donations in memory of Franklin may be made to the VFW, 601 Broad St., Weymouth, MA 02189, or American Legion, 19 Hollis St., Weymouth, MA 02190. See www.McDonald-FuneralHomes.com for directions and online condolences or call 781-335-0045.

Published by The Patriot Ledger from Feb. 14 to Feb. 16, 2013.
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Our deepest sympathy to all the friends and family of Frank...you will be missed more than you know. The parades will not be the same without your smiling face to lead us. May you rest in peace, which you surely have earned. The seat at the Bean Post will always be yours. A shinning star in the heavens above to watch over and protect us all....that's what you are!

Bill & Kathie Durfee

March 7, 2013

A hardworking and honest man. He touched the lives of many people in Weymouth for many years and generations. God bless him.

Dante A. Salamone Family

February 22, 2013

Norma.. My mother Toni Striano Solimini and I send our deepest sympathies to you. As you know,
Franklin was a wonderful man and you made him so happy.
Love,
Carol Striano Karlberg

February 17, 2013

Franklin, thank you for your service to the country and the town. It was an honor to have known you. You will truly be missed. Rest in peace.

Robert Lundquist

February 17, 2013

Truly a great American. Sympathies to Norma and the extended Fryer Family. He will surely be missed. My parents loved spending time at MOAA with Frank and Norma.

William Connell Family

February 15, 2013

Franklin will always be remeded as one of weymouth's leading citizen.He was most definitly a true semper fi.deepest condolances ,

Patty and Wayne Bicknell

February 15, 2013

frank, you know how i will miss so much. rip. our own code 10-4 over and out.oxoxox

February 14, 2013

As Justice of Peace, I interacted with Mr. Fryer as Weymouth Town Clerk often. Also saw him regularly at Weymouth Hearth&Kettle where his organization met. He was in every sense of the word a gentleman and a patriot. He loved his town, his country and was solicitous of all he came in contact with. I salute him for all his service and pray, as the Marine hymn says, he now guards the greens of Heaven.

Frank Moran

February 14, 2013

Thank you Mr. Fryer for your service to our country, rest in peace.

Barbara

February 14, 2013

Norma
Our deepest sympathy to you and the Fryer family. We will miss seeing Frank at the So.Shore Chapter MOAA meetings.

Dick & Barbara Power

February 14, 2013

Frank was the true meaning of public servant. A true gentleman.

February 14, 2013

Franklin you will be missed, You were an amazing man,,,, <3

Geraldine Hancock

February 14, 2013

We were saddened to hear of Franks passing.Our sympathys to his family and friends

Bill Sargent ANA Shea Naval Museum

February 14, 2013

Norma, Our deepest sympathy to you and the Fryer family. Frank was a good and loyal friend. We will miss him.

Peter and Beverly McGonnigal

February 14, 2013

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