Franklin "Frank" W. Bovee

1941 - 2026

Franklin W. “Frank” Bovee, 84, Belleville, passed peacefully Thursday, January 15th, 2026, at the Tupper Lake Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Tupper Lake, where he had been undergoing rehabilitation.

The funeral will be 2 pm Sunday, January 25th, 2026, at the Carpenter-Stoodley Funeral Home, Belleville with Pastor Mark Strader officiating. Spring burial with military honors will be in Woodside Cemetery. Calling hours are Sunday from 12 noon – 2 pm prior to the funeral.

Frank is survived by his daughter, Theresa Lynn Bovee Brabant, his son and daughter-in-law Charlie Bovee and Kimberly Goldsmith, his grandchildren Spencer Stuckey, Zoe Stuckey and Jaxon Goldsmith; his fur babies Sofia and Jax; his siblings Avice Bovee, Oswego, Donald Bovee (Vickie Davis), Belleville, Alissa Smith, Baldwinsville, Mary Rackmyer, St. Johnsville, Sam (Sandra) Piedmont, Oklahoma, Trudy (Craig) Williams-Walrath, Spring, TX, Janet (Brian) Ramsey, Adams, many nieces and nephews.  He was predeceased by his wife Anna Mae, sister Marlene Corron, his parents Elwin, and Mary Starke Bovee Williams.

Frank was born in Watertown, February 2, 1941, a son to Elwin and Mary Donley Bovee. He graduated from Union Academy Belleville in 1959. Frank served with the US Army in Vietnam from December of 1963 to Dec of 1965. Following his honorable discharge from the Army, he worked for a few years at Eastman Kodak, Rochester. He later went to work at Belleville Central School as a custodian, retiring from Belleville-Henderson Central School after 30 years of employment.

Frank married Anna Mae Pitkin on December 9th, 1966, in Rochester. Mrs. Bovee passed away July 22, 2014, at their home in Belleville.

Frank was an avid Union Academy sports memorabilia collector, collected antiques, and was proud military veteran. Frank was very blessed to have many great friends such as Jerry Flitcroft, Junior Place and fellow traveler Kim G. (Pops).  The family dog Sofia became his lunch buddy, and they were inseparable, especially at lunchtime.  Frank and his grandson Jaxon enjoyed making paper airplanes together.

Heartfelt gratitude to the guardian angels, neighbors of Rt 289, who took the time to help, support and give Frank companionship in his time of need.  A special thanks to the Belleville First Responders and the South Jeff Ambulance Squad.

In lieu of flowers, the family request contributions be made to the family to help defray funeral expenses.

Online condolences may be made at www.carpenterstoodley.com.