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Francis J. "Pal" Hartin Sr.

Francis Hartin Obituary

91, of Palmetto, FL, and Deering, NH, and formerly of Wayland. Retired Wayland Fire Chief, died on August 2, 2008, in Concord, NH. Father of Francis J. "Frank" Hartin, Jr. of NYC, NY and Edward E. "Ed" Hartin of Gersham, OR. Also survived by 2 granddaughters, Kathleen H. Evans of Worcester and Heather E. Nottingham of San Antonio, TX, and his longtime companion and friend Claire O'Grady of Framingham. Brother of the late William R. Hartin and Marguerite Trudell. Visitations on Tuesday, August 5, 2008 from 5:00 to 8:00 pm only at the John C. Bryant Funeral Home, 56 Pemberton Rd (Off Rte 30), Cochituate Village, WAYLAND. Family and friends may gather at the funeral home at 9:15 on Wednesday, August 6, 2008, followed by his Mass of Christian burial at 10:00 am at St. Zepherin's Church, 99 Main St (Rte. 27) Cochituate Village, Wayland.

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Published by Boston Globe on Aug. 4, 2008.

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Charmaine

December 4, 2024

Miss you Uncle Francis.
Charmaine

Charmaine Trudel whitman

July 4, 2024

I miss you Uncle Francis
Your niece Charmaine
Love you.

Janet Densmore Morrell

August 7, 2008

Sorry to hear of your loss deepest sympathy from the Densmore Family. Brother Jim and I were old neighbors in Cochiuate. Our parents are gone now. God Bless you Frank, Ed and Family

The John & Mary Regan Family

August 7, 2008

Sorry to learn that your father was ill prior to leaving for HOME. He was an outstanding person in our community and thank you for sharing his life's accomplishments via the news. He was a gentle man.

Tom Turner

August 6, 2008

To the Hartin Family:
Please accept my deep and sincere condolences on your recent loss. I served as a Wayland, MA Call Firefighter from 1965-1974 under Chief Hartin's leadership prior to moving on to a full-time Public Safety Dispatcher within the Town of Wayland, a position I still hold today.

Pat & Ron Steers

August 5, 2008

Claire and Frank's Family,
Please accept our deepest condolences on Frank's passing.
He was a nice man and we enjoyed talking with him while working at Oxbow Campground.

Janet Edson

August 5, 2008

Deepest Sympathy to Frank and Ed and their families.

Janet Edson (Niece)
Chatham, MA

Libby & Mike Nolan

August 5, 2008

Sorry to hear of your loss. Please accept our sympathy.

Nancy Ouellette

August 5, 2008

My deepest sympathy to Frank and Ed for the loss of your Dad and my uncle.

Nancy Ouellette, (Niece) Portsmouth, NH

Cheryl (DeLong) Strong

August 4, 2008

Our deepest sympathies and prayers are with you.
Sincerely,
Cheryl (DeLong)Strong and family
~~friends of Kathy and Claire O'Grady~~

Julie, Tony & Joe Moreau

August 3, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Jackson Turner

August 3, 2008

Please accept my deepest sympathies.

Richard P Turner USN RET

August 3, 2008

I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

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