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Francis Patrick "Frank" Calkins

1956 - 2025

Francis Patrick "Frank" Calkins obituary, 1956-2025

BORN

1956

DIED

2025

UPCOMING SERVICE

Funeral Mass

Dec. 5, 2025

10:00 a.m.

St. Peter Catholic Church

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Francis Calkins Obituary

Francis Patrick "Frank" Calkins, 69, passed away peacefully Nov. 25, 2025, at Halifax Health Hospice. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday, Dec. 5, at St. Peter Catholic Church in DeLand.
Born March 4, 1956, Frank was a graduate of DeLand High School's Class of 1975.
He worked in partnership with other family members at Calkins Electric.
Frank was active in a variety of athletic adventures in the community over the years, and was a member of St. Peter Catholic Church.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Richard and Mary Edna Calkins.
Frank is survived by his brothers, Rick (Maritza), Bill and Terry (Dawn); a sister, Mary Beth Lawrence; stepson Jonathan; nephews Brian (Kirsten), Dan, Chris (Bridget), Andrew (Brianna) and Matt (Laura); niece Amanda; great-nephews Caleb, Jeremiah, Bronson, James, Payson and Finn; and great-nieces, Brooklyn and Madeleine.
Citrus Grove Cremation of DeLand is in charge.

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Published by The West Volusia Beacon from Dec. 2, 2025 to Jan. 1, 2026.

Memorial Events
for Francis Calkins

Dec

5

Funeral Mass

10:00 a.m.

St. Peter Catholic Church

359 W. New York Ave., DeLand, FL

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Christie Doherty-Myers

Earlier today

I remember Frank from St Peter´s School. I´m so sorry for your loss. Praying for your family.

Tracy Romano Anderson

December 3, 2025

Sorry to hear of Frank's passing. I remember Frank from our early days in school at St. Peter's. My condolences to MaryBeth and the whole Calkins family. God Bless.

Melodee Clarke

December 2, 2025

Frank Calkins was my first crush when I was in elementary school at St. Peter´s. He was playing in a band & I thought he was the coolest ever. He always had the sweetest smile & a twinkle in his eyes. He was a great guy. Any member of the Calkin´s family is a legend and will always be remembered as one of the greatest.

Vicki Henry Curry

December 2, 2025

I´m going to miss you Frank.

Jeff Marciano

December 2, 2025

Shocked and so sorry to hear of Frank´s passing. May he rest in peace eternally

Dennis scott

December 2, 2025

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

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