Francis Joseph Charlton M.D.

Francis Joseph Charlton, M.D. April 19, 1921 - Dec. 6, 2009 Dr. Charlton, Sr. died peacefully at home. He is survived by his devoted wife, Phyllis, the love of his life. He was the proud and inspirational father of Carolyn Squeri, Dr. Francis J. Charlton, Jr., Andrea Feeney and Corinne Charlton Barbour; the caring and much loved father-in-law of James Squeri, Kathleen Charlton and Thomas Feeney; and the loving grandfather of Matthew, Peter and Michael Squeri; Natalie, Monica and Michaela Charlton; Joseph and Claire Feeney; and Jack and Renee Barbour, all of whom adored him. He was predeceased by his parents Mary and Harry Charlton, his siblings Fr. Daniel Charlton, SJ, Henry Charlton, Sr. Frances Charlton, SNDdeN, and his children Adrienne and John. Born in Massachusetts, Frank grew up in Santa Barbara. He graduated from UC Berkeley and UCSF Medical School, and served on the staff of St. Francis Memorial Hospital for 60 years. He was a dedicated family physician, beloved by generations of patients. Frank was an old-fashioned country doctor in the big city, routinely making house calls every day of the year. He was a pillar of his profession and took pride in serving on the San Francisco Medical Society Ethics Committee for decades. He was also a member of the Catholic Physicians Guild and the Knights of St. Cecilia. Dr. Charlton was a Fellow of the American Academy of Family Physicians and former President of the San Francisco Chapter. He also served as Medical Advisor to the Medical Assisting Program at City College of San Francisco for many years. Frank traveled with Phyllis to five continents where he employed his winning smile, generous spirit, intellectual curiosity and gift of gab. Frank's Catholic faith sustained him throughout his life, and he looked forward to being reunited in heaven with his loved ones. Friends are invited to a Vigil Service on Friday, December 11 at 7:30 p.m. at St. Cecilia Church, 17th and Vicente in San Francisco. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, December 12 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Cecilia. The family wishes to express its deepest gratitude to Daisy Rivera for taking wonderful care of Dr. Charlton. Donations may be made to St. Francis Memorial Hospital Foundation, 900 Hyde Street, San Francisco, CA 94109 or St. Mary's Medical Center Foundation, 450 Stanyan Street, San Francisco, CA 94117.