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Kathleen Blachly "Kay" Frank

Kathleen Frank Obituary

FRANK, Kathleen Blachly "Kay", 91, passed away July 2, 2011 in Gulfport. She was a native of Didsbury, Alberta, Canada, where she taught school as a young woman. She later emigrated to California where she met her husband. She was predeceased by her husband, Lt. Col. William "Bill" Frank, USAF, Ret., and her brothers, Johnny Blachly and Ross Blachly. She is survived by her nephews, L. Robert Frank, Jr. (Claudia), Tampa, Ross Blachly (Noreen), Calgary, Alberta and nieces Dr. Linda B. White, Denver, CO., Mary Linda Frank, New York and Patricia Schmidt, Orlando. A gathering of family and friends will be held Monday, July 11 from 4-6 pm at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Suncoast Hospice. ALifeTribute FuneralCare, Gulfport 5601 Gulfport Blvd. S 727-347-5521

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Published by Tampa Bay Times on Jul. 8, 2011.

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July 16, 2011

She was deeply loved.

Ross, Noreen, Jarrett and Jillian Blaxhly

Kay Frank at Home

Joy Browning

July 9, 2011

I was privileged to have spent over six years with Kay. She was a beautiful, intelligent and fascinating lady who had great curiosity and love of life and learning. I learned much from her, and my life is much better for it.

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