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for Francis Cain
John and Jill (Butler) Vitko
February 26, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Cain Family. I had Mr. Cain for 8th grade Geography at the Wickford Jr. High School, the only Jr. High in N.K. at that time. Mr. Cain always captured our attention, made learning so much fun, and gave us tricks for learning all the geographical regions of the country that I have never forgotten! For example, "the western part of the U.S. is high, dry, and scenic like a martini!" We had to do lengthy, research papers and he taught us how to pace our assignment time by having us turn in index cards along the way. He taught us how to do footnotes using opcit and ibid which prepared us wonderfully for all future research papers in H.S. and College. Frank loved to come to our H.S. reunions with his old grade books and reminisce with us! He will be sorely missed!
christina kidd
February 22, 2011
i just heard of frank's passing and wanted to send my deepest sympathies to his family. i used to wait on him all the time at the bar olive garden, we would talk about movies, his florida trips, and always have a few laughs....he was a great person will be missed
February 22, 2011
Janice, I just heard about Frank and wanted to send my thoughts and prayers to you and your family. Frank was a great friend and a mentor and he will be missed.
Kathy Falvey
Karin Graefe
February 21, 2011
My brother and I had Mr. Cain as our teacher in 8th grade in the 1980's. What fond memories we have! He made 8th grade fun. He is among only a few very inspiring educators we encountered during our years in the N. Kingstown school system. We are fortunate to have known him. He was such a bright star!!! Karin and Christopher Graefe (former N. Kingstown residents now in Massachusetts)
Christopher Graefe
February 20, 2011
"Mister Cain" inspired confidence, never gave false praise, and made the subjects he taught come alive for all of us. He was the first educator I ever felt spoke to us as a "real people", making the unbearable turmoil of being 13 years old actually tolerable. A great gift to have known him even for such a short time all those years ago: the memories are so strong they will be with me my whole life.
James Sheehan
February 19, 2011
To the family of Frank Cain please accept my regrets that I could not attend the wake. But, I offer my sincerest sympathies. Frank was a good hearted man and builder of community in our town. He is missed already
Yours,
Senator Jim Sheehan
CATHERINE (PUGLIANO)BAKER
February 18, 2011
TAKE COMFORT IN KNOWING THAT FRANK IS AT PEACE AND IN A GOOD PLACE, MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH ALL OF HIS LOVED ONES...
February 18, 2011
Frank was loved by the whole town of North Kingstown. Not many people can say that! We will all miss him very much. I'm sorry that you have lost him, Janice. Keep your chin up...
Penelope Mowbray of North Kingstown
February 18, 2011
JANICE AND FAMILY--I AM VERY SORRY TO HEAR OF YOUR LOSS. I BELIEVE THAT I MET FRANK ONCE OR TWICE WHEN I WAS AT DUFFY'S WITH JOHN BARRETT. PLEASE ACCEPT MY SINCERE SYMPATHY.
Jack McCarthy----West Warwick.
Lorrie (Gadrow) Daniels
February 18, 2011
Janice and your entire family- Mr. Cain was like a family member and to many Mr. North Kingstown. He represented what we love most about our town and the people who live here. His never ending smile and jokes he always made people happy and laugh out loud. I have many childhood memories of your family. He will be deeply missed and fondly remembered by us all.
February 18, 2011
He will be missed by many :-(
Mike & Jan Fuller
February 18, 2011
Cain Family:
We are sad to hear the passing of Frank,our thoughts and prayers our with you at this time. May you take comfort in knowing that Frank led a meaningful life as a husband, father, mentor and friend.
Erin H.
February 18, 2011
Dear Janice and the family,
I was so saddened to hear of your loss. I have many fine memories of Frank, especially since I was in his homeroom during my 8th grade year at Davisville Middle. Please know my family and I are thinking and praying for everyone.
February 17, 2011
How are you? Get your tickets! A huge smile. Words Frank spoke so often at the Saturday raffles at Duffy's. May these happy memories help heal your pain. We send you our heartfelt sympathy. Lou and Paula Northup
Donna Potter
February 17, 2011
I am so sorry to hear about Mr. Cain. I had some great teachers in NK but Mr. Cain was truly one of the greatest. I will always remember 8th grade geography and all the stories he told us about the places he had seen in the US. He had a great way of relating to us that made us interested in learning. He will be missed by so many.
I will have you in my thoughts and prayers.
February 17, 2011
Janice and Family:
We are so sorry to have lost a great man. He will be always remembered as the man with the smile. Our prayers and thoughts are with you and yours.
Cathy Laborde & Paul Chasse
Don Blatchford
February 17, 2011
Janice, Thinking of you in your time of sorrow. Frank was a good man. May he rest in peace. God Bless...
Tom Dolan
February 17, 2011
To the Cain family,
Please accept my deepest sympathy on Frank's passing. I will always remember his friendly personality and great smile. A truly great guy. My prayers are with you at this time.
Tom Dolan Naples Fl & Narr RI.
February 17, 2011
Dear Janice
Marilyn shared the news of Frank's passing. We are deeply saddened by it...We will miss Frank here in Dunedin this winter. Accept our sincere sympathy on your loss.
Love Tommy and Carol
Matthew Gray
February 17, 2011
Janice and Family: My deepest sympathy to you and your family for the passing of Frank. May your memories help you get thru the next few days and the days ahead. Sincerely Matthew Gray
February 17, 2011
Dear Janice
Marilyn shared the news of Frank's passing. We are deeply saddened to hear it...We will miss him here in Dunedin this winter. Accept our sincere sympathy for your loss.
Love
Tommy and Carol
Leigh Peltier
February 17, 2011
In my 12 years of schooling in the NK system, I think that Frank and Janice Cain would be on my one handed list of teachers who really stood out, taught well and made learning fun. I still sometimes hear Neil Diamond's Hot August Nights or a Stevie Wonder song and think of Frank because we would listen to music in class.
What class acts. I've seen you both around town since then and you were both always smiling and loved to catch up on us students. God bless you Mr. Cain.
Phil Lagoy
February 17, 2011
Janice and Jen- I am sorry to hear of Frank's passing. To me he will always be "Mr. Democrat." Few people can truly make lasting changes to a community, but Frank did it to North Kingstown. And today North Kingstown is a better place because of him. Positive people can make positive change.
February 17, 2011
Dear Mrs. Cain and Family, So sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Heather McGovern (North Providence, RI)
Lori Dunn
February 17, 2011
You are in my thoughts & prayers.
Dawn Jordan(McNulty)
February 17, 2011
To the Cain family, Mr Cain was a wonderful teacher. I will never forget the index card!(8th Grade DMS). My heart goes out to all. DAWN Jordan(McNulty)
Dennis Mulligan
February 17, 2011
Mrs. Cain and family,
So sorry to hear of the passing of Mr. Cain. I send my deepest condolences and prayers at this hard time.
JERRY TIMONEY
February 17, 2011
Wow, I remember Mr Cain from Davisville Junior High School from 69-71. We all loved him. He knew how to make school fun. It was always and adventure going to his class. Other teachers had a hard act to follow.
Jerry Timoney - Baghdad, Iraq
John Dybala
February 16, 2011
So many people have already quoted touchstones that take me back to the 1987-88 school year, when Mr. Cain was my Social Studies teacher. And there are so many more. He was, and will always remain, one of the best teachers I ever had, and I will always think of him fondly.
Joyce Tomecko
February 16, 2011
Dear Janice, I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your husband. I hope that good memories of Frank will sustain you and your daughter through these difficult days and the months ahead.
Krista Cutting Rousseau
February 16, 2011
Mrs. Cain, Jen and family - you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Toni Orsini-Bagley
February 16, 2011
Mrs.Cain and family- so very sorry for your loss.Mr.Cain was a great guy!
Inga (Reynolds) and Bob Pratt
February 16, 2011
Our deepest sympathy to the Cain family
Frank was a one of a kind. Our prayers are with all of you
February 16, 2011
Coach Cain gave me a chance when no one else did. He became more than just a coach to me during my senior year at NKHS, He was a father figure and role model as well. Coach bought me a varsity jacket with his own money and never wanted it mentioned to anyone. Coach you will always be in my heart. Mrs. Cain, you and Coach were a perfect couple and i always enjoyed running into you guys at Duffy's and sharing stories. I am now married and can only hope to have the same kind of loving relationship you two shared for so many wonderfull years. I am so sorry for your loss and know you are loved by so many. ~Mike Florio
Kathleen (Harrington) Brown
February 16, 2011
Janice and Jennifer,
My heart goes out to you during this difficult time. My dad loved Frank, he was a good friend. Mom and dad always enjoyed the good times spent with the both of you throughout the many years.
February 16, 2011
Mrs Cain and Jen, We are so sorry for your loss.
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you hold Mr Cain's memories tight and allow them to comfort you.
Love Steve, Donna and Declan Moran
February 16, 2011
Coach Cain gave our son Paul and our nephew Jim a wonderful experience as their team won the state championship in tennis for North Kingston High School in 1990. It was Coach Cain's first championship which made it extra special for the team and him. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family.
Linnea and Paul Petersen
Jamestown
Kerry Gallagher
February 16, 2011
To Janice
So sorry for your loss...Frank was a great man I remember all the fun we had way back with my dad and the crew
Kerry Gallagher
Rob Hecker
February 16, 2011
RIP Mr. Cain...a North Kingstown legend. You always made class an interesting experiance.
Wendy (Pearce) Jackman
February 16, 2011
You are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Mr. Cain was my 8th grade teacher at DMS and I always loved his class.
Heidi Singleton
February 16, 2011
Mrs. Cain and Family, sorry for your loss, Mr Cain was a great teacher, I remember him from my years in DMS over 20 years ago. Prayers are with you! Rest in Peace Mr. Cain.
February 16, 2011
Mrs. Cain,
I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Liesl (Burbank) Gargano
Tina Browning
February 16, 2011
I would like to extend my deepest sympathies to the Cain family. Frank was a dear friend to our family, both the Brownings and the Banfields. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Kim McNiece
February 16, 2011
My thoughts and prayers are with the Cain family. I was only in one of Mr. Cain's classes for one year and my heart is heavy upon hearing of his passing. I can only imagine the deep loss that must be felt by those who knew him more intimately as a husband, friend, co-worker or family member. A great teacher and a great man, Mr. Cain will surely be missed.
February 16, 2011
TO BE MORE THAN JUST A MAN,MAYBE IT WAS THE RIDE TO NEWPORT IN THE MUSTANG, OR WAS IT THE FATHERLY SEND OFF TO THE PROM, HOW RARE A MAN TO GIVE A BOY THE PATH OF A MAN. THANKS COACH, I WILL REMEMBER YOU
February 16, 2011
Dear Mrs. Cain and Family, I do not know you or your husband, but my husband past in November 2010, he also was from Providence RI and went to East Providence High School and graduated in 1956 , his name was Roger Gagnon he was also a beloved husband, father and grandfather. My heart and prayers goes out to you and your family. Mrs Roger Gagnon (Evie) from Corona, Calif. [email protected] My e-mail address.
Peter McLaren
February 16, 2011
Though I am now 55 I could never address him as anything but "Mr. Cain". When I became a teacher, later in life, it was his social studies class that I remember as a learning environment I wanted to replicate. He will be missed but his legacy will live on through his students. i was luck enough to have him as my 7th grade teacher in '68-'69 at DMS.
Kurt Phillips
February 16, 2011
To the Cain family, I was lucky enough to have been in Mr. Cain's Geography class way back in 1965. He was the coolest teacher I ever had... so cool that I decided I wanted to be like Mr. Cain! I just retired from 30 great years as a social studies teacher in Atlanta, Ga. Thanks Mr. Cain.
Kurt Phillips
Gail Fitzgerald
February 16, 2011
Janice and Jen; Our deepest condolence's go your way in the passing of Frank. Remember all of the great times that you had with him. We are sorry that we will not be able to make Frank's service as we are in Florida on vacation. Jack & Gail Fitzgerald (See you soon)
February 16, 2011
Janice and family
So sorry to hear about Frank. Our condolences to you and your family.
Sandy & Dick Fitzgerald, Fort Lauderdale FL
Sean Henseler
February 16, 2011
Dear Mrs. Cain,
Mr. Cain was my history teacher in 8th grade. I still remember that he wore a jacket and tie every day. His service to the town was appreciated by all. With his passing NK loses a true living legend--he touched so many lives-he will be missed.
February 16, 2011
Dear Janice,
We have shared the news of Frank's passing with the members of the Tuesday golf group in Florida. They are all saddened at the news and send their many prayers and thoughts to you and your family.
Marilyn and Cliff (Dunedin, Florida)
February 16, 2011
Janice and Family,
You have great memories for comfort, family for support, and dear friends to ease your pain. Frank and all of you will be in my thoughts and prayers.
John, Sean, Warren and Tim Henseler
Jeanne Farrar
February 16, 2011
Uncle Frankie you will be missed more than words could say. Aunt Janice & Jen you are in my thoughts and prayers. Remember now you will have a special guardian angel watching over you from above. love you!
Ken Shoener Family
February 16, 2011
Our Very Deepest Condolences,I have known and RESPECTED this man since 1963 when he was my teacher ar NK Jr High.North Kingstown should name a Day after Him.Janice remember(ibid/opcit) Ken(TIKI)Shoener.
Kathleen Kilcline
February 16, 2011
Dearest Janice, I remember first meeting Frank when in jr.high..and then with my dad playing tennis alot...As an adult i learned what a truly unselfish man he was and how much he did for our town of N.K., he has truly left a legacy and will never be forgotten , i know he was your best friend and i truly mourn for your loss.
Love,
Kathleen
Andy Pearce
February 16, 2011
My prayers go out to the Cain Family. "Coach" was my coach from '89-'93 and I am sad to hear of his passing. He will be missed.
Sue Murray
February 16, 2011
Janice & Jen
So sorry for your loss, my thoughts and prayers are with all of you, Frank will be missed
Dineen (Belanger) Golatto
February 16, 2011
Mr. Cain was a wonderful teacher and mentor. He will be sadly missed. Always seen around town in his little sports car, Mr. Cain was "bigger than life." Rest in peace.
Paul and Pam Johnson
February 16, 2011
To the Cain family. I remember Frank from Anthony's Beach and of course High School and Duffy's (when I would be home on leave from the Army). He was a good friend and neighbor. We had many laughs together. He never held back when trying to get a point accross. He will be missed by all that came in contact with him. Your entire family will be in our thoughts and prayers. (Paul Johnson, NKHS 65 formerly of Hamilton Beach)
Jo-Ann & Jim Hutchins
February 16, 2011
Janice, we are so sorry to hear of Frank's passing. Please know you and Jen are in our thoughts and prayers. He will be remembered and missed forever.
Jeanne Farrar
February 16, 2011
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Mayli-Anne "Lee" Waterbury
February 16, 2011
Janice-I am shocked and saddened to read of Frank's death. He was a mainstay of the community in so many ways (and for so many years)! I am particularly sorry for your loss and will keep you in my prayers.
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