Frank Slade Obituary
1937-2014
AUGUSTA - Frank R. Slade, 77, of Augusta, an Air Force veteran (1955-1959), died Aug. 16 of natural causes at the Maine Veterans' Home in Augusta.
He was born May 3, 1937, in Natick, Mass., to parents Helmi and Frank Slade, of Natick, Mass.
He worked at Digital Equipment in Massachusetts and Maine, before retiring.
He is survived by his sister, Marquerite Gould, of Wales; his wife, Liane Slade, of 45 years; and his children, William Slade, of Indiana, Darryl Prue, of Auburn, Jessica Slade, of Randolph, and Debbie Cooper, of Lewiston. He also is survived by several grandchildren, Eric Prue, Kirsten Prue, Madison Slade, Matthew Slade, Alex Slade, Tara Leslie, Tony Ferraro and David Ferraro; and several nieces and nephews of Massachusetts and Maine.
He loved the outdoors, hunting, fishing, snowmobiling, gardening, and is very well known by all the children in the family for his pumpkin patch parties.
Services will be at 1 p.m. Aug. 23 at Staples Funeral Home, 53 Brunswick Ave., Gardiner.
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Larry Allen
August 23, 2014
Camp will not be the same. I appreciate him sharing his recipes over the last few years. He had a special kind of humor and a great way of telling a story. Love and hugs to Liane and Jess especially.
Ed Longley
August 21, 2014
He was a great co-worker while I worked at Digital. And he was also a good friend. I amsorry to hear of his passing.
August 20, 2014
So sorry for the loss of your dad Jessica. I am sure he will me missed by your mom and the entire family. There is nothing sadder than a loss of a father and husband. Give your mom a hug for me. Thinking of you Wendy and Ernie Pettengill.
Lisa Bowden (Cheney)
August 20, 2014
I am so very sorry to learn of your loss. My thoughts are with you (Liane and Jess especially), at this time of sadness.
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Vikki Higgins Macomber
August 20, 2014
Sending warm wishes and happy thoughts to you at this time! I'm sure the memories will make you smile for years to come!
Tammy Faulkingham
August 20, 2014
I will never forget how trips he would make to a horse show for all of us kids .. So we could all go ... Thinking of you and your family ..
Amanda Banister
August 20, 2014
So sorry to hear of Dick's passing. Love to you Jessie and Liane...
Rob Gould
August 20, 2014
Uncle rich was always good to me although I have not seen him in years I will remember him always as a good kind man
August 19, 2014
Have many great memories of growing up on Whittier Rd. East Natick..My sympathy to all the family.. especially my dear friend, Margie....
August 19, 2014
Dear Liane, Jessie, & Family(s)
We are so very sorry to hear of the passing of Dick. I know this is a very hard time for all of you. Hopefully he did not have to suffer too long. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Joan Jones
Gene Plourde
August 19, 2014
My Condolences Deb to you and your family.
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