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Frank Thurber Obituary

LARGO, FL. - Frank A. Thurber 88, formerly of Pawtucket, Rhode Island, passed away Friday July 15th at Suncoast Hospice, Largo, Florida. He was the husband of Avis (Gagnon) Thurber also of Largo.
Born in Central Falls, Rhode Island, Frank was the son of the late Rose Bourassa and Frank Thurber.
Frank was employed by the Pawtucket School Department for over 17 years.
Frank is survived by his family, Gail Davis, Robin LaChance, Kevin Thurber, Mike Thurber, the late Frank Thurber III, and his daughter in law Kathy Thurber all of Florida. He is also survived by his 5 grandchildren Bruce Davis, Joshua Davis, Darrell Lambert, Kourtney Thurber, Kyle Thurber and 6 great grandchildren, Emily Davis, Eric Davis, Ethan Davis, Kyle Lambert, Skylar Thurber, and Hunter Thurber.
Frank was laid to rest on Monday, August 1st at the Bay Pines National Cemetery, Bay Pines Florida. In lieu of flowers, donations in Frank's memory to Suncoast Hospice, 5771 Roosevelt Blvd., Clearwater, Florida, 33760.

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Published by Pawtucket Times from Aug. 23 to Aug. 31, 2016.

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August 24, 2016

Dad, you were a wonderful dad and we had many good times when we were young. I know that you are in a better place now and probably playing a round of golf with Frankie. I miss you
Love Robin

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