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Francis Dickens Obituary
Francis M. Dickens passed away peacefully Thursday morning at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center, surrounded by his loving family. Family and Friends are invited to call at Olthof Funeral Home, Inc., 1050 Pennsylvania Ave., Elmira/Southport on Sunday, February 21, from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. Interment will be in Woodlawn Cemetery, Elmira, at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, those wishing may make memorials to the American Heart Association; envelopes will be available at the funeral home. A "Candle of Remembrance" may be left for the family in Obituaries at www.olthof.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Francis Dickens
Deborah Orrill
February 28, 2010
With loving wishes to Jean and family. May your days be filled with the memories of meaningful and loving moments. We think of Fran often and will continue to, always. We are grateful to have known him.
Deborah and Ambika
Larry
February 23, 2010
Dad was a loving, caring, patriotic, and hard-working man. Family was everything to him. I miss him and will always be grateful for and cherish the days we had together.
John Humphrey
February 21, 2010
I enjoyed knowing Fran, and really had a good time discussing a little bit of everything at the Rotary fifty-fifty with him. Sorry not to be there to honor him. John Humphrey, in Florida
Millie Mansfield
February 21, 2010
Jean, I am in Florida and do not have your address to send a card. I am very sorry to hear about Fran's passing. You and your family are in my prayers.
Josh
February 21, 2010
I'm going to miss our baseball rivalries. You are the definition of a perfect grandfather. Rest in peace.
February 21, 2010
Lindsey, Larry, and Sue:
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in the sad time!
Love,
Eric, Mary, and Emily Baumes
February 20, 2010
I have fond memories of my uncle. He always had a funny story or two to tell about he and my father.
Karen Dickens-Benjamin
Patti
February 20, 2010
"He was a great Dad and he left us all too soon... "
Amy Farwell
February 20, 2010
We will miss Grampa very much. We were very blessed to have had him in our life!
Amy, Shawn, Sammy, Dustin, Riley, & Conor
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