Frank R. White Jr.

Frank R. White, Jr., 77, of Harrison died January 30, 2010 at Stephens Memorial Hospital in Norway. Born in Waltham, Mass. on June 5, 1932, the son of the late Francis and Elizabeth Keating White, Frank was a native of Waltham and in his early years worked for his father and with his two brothers, Jimmy and David, for the family-owned business, Whites Garage. After graduating from St. Mary's High School in 1950, Frank graduated in 1954 suma cum laude from Manhattan College in New York. Frank briefly served as a second lieutenant in the United States Air Force Reserve and was honorably discharged in 1956. After graduating from Manhattan College, Frank worked his entire career for the New York Telephone/ NYNEX Corporation, rising over the years to hold various executive level positions. While living in Westchester County, N.Y., Frank was a volunteer with the East Chester, N.Y. fire patrol. Frank and his wife, Iris, raised their two daughters, Elizabeth and Kathleen, in Glen Rock, N.J. where they lived from 1964-1992. He was active in the community and was a member of the Glen Rock Volunteer Fire Department. In 1992 Frank and Iris retired to Harrison. While living in Harrison, Frank was again active in the community as a member of Lions Club, the Appeals Board for the Town of Harrison, the Christmas in Harrison Committee, the Old Home Days Committee and The Long Lake Water Level Committee. Frank grew up playing baseball and was a big Boston sports fan, but his favorite team was the New York Football Giants as he was a season-ticket holder for over 50 years. Frank is survived by his loving wife of 45 years, Iris Weale White of Harrison; two sons, Francis R. White III of New Orleans, La. and William F. White of Phoenix, Ariz.; two daughters, Elizabeth E. Welch and Kathleen M. Keliher, both of Hingham, Mass.; one sister, Paula W. McLaughlin of Port Charlotte, Fla.; 13 grandchildren, Randy, Ryan, Kathleen, Danny, Matthew, Justin, James, Brendan, Meghan, Molly, Liam, Connor and Caitlin, and many loving nieces and nephews, especially Carolyn and Peter Lancia of Portland. He was predeceased by one son, John Weston White, two brothers, David and James, and one granddaughter, Melanie. Visitation will be held at the Raymond Wentworth funeral home, 8 Elm St., Bridgton on Thursday, February 4, 2010 from 5-7 p.m.with a prayer service at 7 p.m. Memorials in Frank's memory are suggested to the Harrison Lions Club, P.O. Box 56, Harrison, ME 04040 Attn: Matt Frank. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.andrewsgreanleaf.com.