Frank S.P. Yacino

Webster/Douglas- Frank S. P. Yacino, 92, of Bates Point Road, passed away on September 15, 2025, at home peacefully. His wife of 56 years, Barbara A. (Janeczek) Yacino passed away August 28, 2013.

He is survived by two sons, Frank R. Yacino and his wife Dawn of Naples, Florida, and Brian H. Yacino and his wife Laurie of Mount Vernon, Maine; two daughters, Pamela A. Carter and her husband Garry of Douglas, and Margaret M. "Meg" Yacino of West Bath, Maine; six grandchildren, Matthew Carter and his wife Jenna, Jeffrey Carter, Scott Carter and his wife Bonnie, Nichole Chapman and her husband Derek, Frankie Yacino and his wife Heather, and Jenna Morrissey and her husband Matthew; fifteen great grandchildren, Scott, Jacob, Brionna, Emmalee, Jaxson, Lucca, Sophia, Knox, Rocco, AnnaBeth, Reagan, Colin, Beckham, Gavin, Avery, and two brothers, Joseph A. Yacino and his wife Sandra, and Michael D. Yacino and his wife Debra both, of Douglas; nieces, nephews, cousins, and many close friends. He was predeceased by a brother Peter who died in 1945.

Born in Northbridge on January 14, 1933, he was the son of the late Frank A. and Philomene M. (Fannie) Yacino, and has been a resident of Webster since 1992. Prior to that, he resided in Douglas. He graduated from Douglas Memorial High School in 1950. He attended The Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C. until 1953 and then entered the U. S. Army and served in Korea and the Reserves for several years. In 1956 he returned to the University and graduated in 1958 with a degree in Civil Engineering. He worked in Washington, D. C. for Donohoe Construction Co., Inc. until mid-1962 and returned to Douglas. Over the next forty-five years he worked in the Worcester area for the former Draper Corporation, former A. Mason & Sons, former Madore Construction, former Walden Construction Co., Inc., former Granger Bros., Inc., former Digital Equipment Corporation, the City of Worcester, and was a Corporator/Trustee/Director for twenty-eight years, and Building Consultant for Unibank headquartered in Whitinsville.

Frank was a member of St. Denis Parish in Douglas; the first parish lector; a Eucharistic Minister; officiated at over 200 communion services in the parish; during Lent he officiated at the Stations of the Cross for many years; taught catechism for ten years; and served on several committees over the years. After his retirement in 1998 he was a daily communicant, altar server, and lector at St. Joseph Basilica in Webster for seven years. Frank was also a lector and server for the Daily TV Mass at Mary, Mother of the Redeemer Chapel at St. Paul Cathedral in Worcester for eight years, from March 8, 2010 to March 26, 2018.

Frank was involved in Douglas politics from 1967 through 1982. He served on the School Needs Committee; was a member of the Finance Committee for nine years; and Town Moderator for seven years. Frank was a member of the former Douglas Civic Association and a part-time police officer from 1964 to 1967. In 1956 he became a member of the Joseph J. Michna VFW Post 7554, serving in all of the officers positions, including Commander. In 1982 he was an All State District 8 Commander. For over twenty years Frank organized the Town of Douglas Memorial Day Parade for the VFW Post, as well as organizing the Halloween Parade and party for the children. He was a Life Member of the VFW.

After Frank's wife Barbara passed away from Alzheimer's disease, he wrote a book about their journey with the disease, called "The Long Good-bye". He became an advocate for those suffering with the disease, and their caregivers. He was also instrumental in advocating for Summit Elder Care where his wife Barbara was a participant for over seven years, in assisting over twenty families that wished to enroll in the program. He was a frequent speaker at many support groups in Worcester County, always wanting to help new caregivers. He was dedicated to the annual Alzheimer's Walk in Worcester County for 17 years. A portion of the proceeds from the sale of his book was also donated to the Alzheimer's Association for "Team Barbara".

He enjoyed traveling, hunting, fishing, photography, boating, being at the lake and most of all his family, and being with them. He was a devoted, caring husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend.

The family wishes to thank close friend Renee and the Overlook Hospice care team for all their love and support.

Frank's Funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, September 20, 2025 at 10:30 AM in St. Denis Church, 23 Manchaug Street. Burial will follow in St. Denis Cemetery. Calling hours at Jackman Funeral Home, 7 Mechanic Street, Douglas will be held on Friday, September 19th from 4:00-7:00 PM, and on Saturday morning in St. Denis Church from 9-10 AM. At the family's request, please omit flowers. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Denis Church Capital Improvements, 23 Manchaug St., Douglas, MA 01516, or to the Alzheimer's Association, 309 Waverley Oaks Road, Waltham, MA 02452. To leave a condolence message for his family please visit: www.Jackmanfuneralhomes.com