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Frank V. King Sr.

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Frank King Obituary

Frank V. King, Sr., 91, of Marlborough, died August 2, 2008, at Marlborough Hills Healthcare Center.

Born in Northfield, Nova Scotia, he was the son of the late George and Susan (Wilde) King, and the husband of the late Marjorie (Emery) King, who died in 1997.

Mr. King was employed as a mail carrier for the US Postal Service for many years before retiring in 1978.

A veteran of WWII, he served in the US Army, and was held as a POW for 19 months. He was a member of the DAV, Marlborough, serving as past Commander, the Elks Lodge, BPOE 959, Hudson, and the VFW, Colleary Post 638, Marlborough.

He is survived by his sons, Frank V. King, Jr. of Marlborough, and Richard King and his wife Mary-Lee F., of Hudson; his brother, Rex King and his wife Pauline of Montreal, Canada, and his grandchildren, Logan, Bethany and Travers King.

Visiting hours will be held on Tuesday, August 5, 2008 from 5-8 p.m. in the Slattery Funeral Home, Inc., 40 Pleasant St., Marlborough. Private graveside services will be held at the convenience of the family. Donations may be made to; City of Marlborough, Veteran's Services, Walker Bldg. 255 Main St., Marlborough, MA 01752

Published by Worcester Telegram & Gazette on Aug. 4, 2008.
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Sorry about your loss. I have not had the pleasure of seeing Uncle Frank in a long time, but gramma W0odworth was always talking about him. (Rhonda Dee Dimatteo, Dennis, Woodworth)

Rhonda DiMatteo

August 7, 2008

Sorry we could not make it to the wake. Please know Paul and I are with you in spirit. No matter the age it is hard to lose a parent.

Joyce and Paul Fricault

August 4, 2008

Dick and Mary Lee and Frank...our deepest sympathy...he was a great guy...we enjoyed our many holiday visits together, good conversation and lots of laughs...God Bless

Maggie & Ed Guardiani

August 4, 2008

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