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FRANCIS HOFFMAN Obituary

HOFFMAN, Francis Age 97, of Orleans, formerly of New Bedford and Millis, MA, passed away on January 26, 2022. He was the loving husband of Barbara (Jackman) Hoffman for 70 years. Following his military service with the Sea Bees in the Navy during WWII, he graduated from New Bedford Institute of Textiles and Technology and worked as a chemist at US Army Research, Development and Engineering Center in Natick, MA. He enjoyed traveling, sailing, computers, and spending time with his family and friends. Fran is survived by his children; son Peter Hoffman of Medway, MA; daughters Barbara Mercorelli of Weymouth, MA and Nancy Smith of Chandler, AZ; and grandson Michael Hoffman of Franklin, MA. Funeral Services will be held privately. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Fran's memory to Wild Care (wildlife rescue care), 10 Smith Lane, Eastham, MA 02642 For on-line condolences, please visit http://www.nickersonfunerals.com (508) 255-0259.

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Published by Boston Globe from Jan. 28 to Jan. 30, 2022.

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Lucy Elmer (Hospice RN)

February 13, 2022

To all the Hoffman Family, please accept my heartfelt sympathies and prayers for you following the death of your beloved Francis. Although I only met him that one time shortly before he passed, I felt such a loving connection with him. His beautiful smile said it all! He was blessed to be cared for at home by you all. God bless you in your sorrow, Lucy RN

The Staff of Nickerson Funeral Home

January 28, 2022

We wish to extend our deepest sympathies at this difficult time.

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