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Frank Locke Obituary
He was the husband of Dorothy (Sparrow) Locke for over 22 years.
Ralph was a 1952 graduate of Franklin High School. He was a US Army Veteran serving in Korea.
After his service in the military, as a self taught mechanic, he owned and operated Route 9 Gulf in Fayville, for a while, and later moved his business to the center of Southborough. He ran Southborough Gulf for over 14 years before he joined McCarthy Pools of Southborough as a mechanic. Ralph retired after 22 years of service. He was an avid sports fan and was one of the founders of Southborough Men's Softball League in the mid '60; and he initiated acquiring the lights for the field at Woodward School. Ralph planted a terrific vegetable garden each year, which he shared with friends.
In addition to his wife, he leaves his mother Esther (Sheffer) Locke of Franklin; his daughters, Kristine Simone & her husband Zachary of Alton Bay, NH; Tracey Podue, CO; Ashley Locke of Southborough; his stepchildren, J.Timothy Lane & his wife Nicole of Worcester; Christopher Lane of Machias Port, ME; Alan Lane of Marlborough; Amy Lane of Upton; Kelley Stark & her husband Robert of Worcester; a sister, Marjorie Osgood of Franklin; 16 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren.
At Ralph's request, funeral and burial will be private.
Memorial contributions may be sent in his memory to Metro West Homecare & Hospice, 85 Lincoln St. Framingham, MA 01702
Arrangements are under the direction of the Morris Funeral Home, 40 Main St. Southborough. Morrisfuneralparlor.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Frank Locke
S Diodato
June 25, 2009
A quiet man with a big heart. He will be greatly missed.
Patrick Kilmartin
June 25, 2009
I only got to know Ralph a little bit in the last few years of his life. I could tell he was a good man and he will be missed. At least he got to see his great granddaughter born.
Brian McCarthy
June 23, 2009
Having spent years working with Ralph at McCarthy Pools I got to know a side of him that not all got to. Yes he did have a big heart and would bend over backwards to help a man out. He will be missed
Bob & Joyce Prosser
June 22, 2009
I hope he's playing baseball with the best in heaven! Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Love,
The Staff of Morris Funeral Home
June 22, 2009
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
Carrie Phelps
June 21, 2009
Gone but NEVER forgotten, you will be missed.
Sandra Wright
June 21, 2009
With deepest sympathy.
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