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BORN
1953
DIED
2023
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Francis Scanlon Obituary
Frank was described by many as "a ray of sunshine" . He began his day with a smile and was grateful for all those who helped during his final years. He lived each bringing love, forgiveness and offering the best of who he was.
He will be remembered by his friends and family as resilient and kind.
Frank had many interest in life but the two he was most passionate about were music and chess. He enjoyed playing chess at The Wachusett Chess Club and attending his sister Sheila's choir practice at St. Bernard Parish.
In honor for Frank, the Wachusett Chess Club will hold the Francis W. Scanlon II Memorial Tournament starting on August 2, 2023 to celebrate his many years membership. He will be missed by the many club members who knew him.
He was the devoted son of Eunice Scanlon, loving brother to Sheila and Patty, brother – in - law David, and uncle to Will. His humor and joyfulness will be missed by those who were fortunate to know him.
Frank was predeceased by his father, Joseph P. Scanlon in 1993.
His funeral service will be held on Tuesday February 21,2023 at the funeral home @ 11a.m. A calling hour will precede the service from 10 until 11a.m. and all relatives and friends are welcome to attend. Burial will be private at the request of his family. In lieu of flowers please consider a donation in memory of Francis W. Scanlon II to the : Aging Services of North Central Massachusetts, 680 Mechanic St. , Leominster, MA 01453 or on line at www.agingservicesma.org/donate.
The Lavery Chartrand Alario Funeral Home 99 summer St. Fitchburg, MA is directing. Michael S. Alario – Director – Owner.
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February 20, 2023
Remembering "Frankie" in a special way. You probably might remember him in the same way. He worked for Victory Supermarket for 20+ years. You might remember him as a dedicated, hard working, dependable, and consistently diligent in the job he held for over 20 years. I don´t know one other person that would have been able to do this job for this long. I bet you would wonder what job Frankie did with that much devotion. Well, let me tell you what Frankie did. He collected carriages at the Victory Market at the Twin City Mall in Leominster, Massachusetts. He showed up every day, 40 hours a week and collected the carriages in the parking lot in all weather conditions, rain or shine, sleet and snow, hot and humid weather, without a complaint. What dedication! What´s remarkable is he truly enjoyed his job. Let us take a lesson from Frankie, every job has meaning if you do it with a joyful and good spirit. I also was a coworker who also did a job insignificant to many, but it was the style in which I operated that gave me so much pleasure. It´s not the title you hold that defines you. It´s the way you do you job that is your legacy! My hope is that we can all find a job that gives us great pleasure. What a testimony for all. Well done faithful servant! RIP Frankie
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