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Hines, Francis X.
, age 68, of Rotonda West, FL, formerly of Millis and Harwich Port, who died on Wednesday, April 22, 2009.
Born on November 23, 1940, a son of he late Gerard M. and Catherine F. (Brown) Hines, he was raised and educated in Hyde Park. He joined the U.S. Air Force in 1958 and that November married his wife Millie. During his service he was stationed at Goldsboro, NC, Yokota, Japan, Tampa, FL, and Iceland.
Frank settled in Millis where he spent three years with the Millis Police Department. He was later employed with the U.S. Postal Service and retired after a twenty seven year career. He had remained busy as a maintenance man at Sunburst Condos on Manasota Key in Florida.
A 32 year Communicant at St. Thomas the Apostle Church and former sexton at the Church of Christ, Millis, Frank was also a member of the Boggastow Fish and Game Club and Amvets Post 495 in Millis, and the National Association of Letter Carriers, Branch 156, Foxboro. In Florida he had active with the Rotonda West American Legion Post 113 and Elks Lodge 2710. He had a zest for life, a warm loving smile, and a caring heart. He had a passion for his family, boating, and golf.
He is survived by his wife of fifty years, Mildred (Jones) Hines, a son; Francis X. Hines, Jr. and wife Jeanne of Lynnfield, two daughters; Dawn Marie Rich and husband Douglas of Kennesaw, GA, and Lori Jeanne Connolly and husband Robert of Norfolk, nine grandchildren; Sara Connolly Joyce and husband Sean of Franklin, Ryan Connolly and Tyler Connolly of Norfolk, Katie Rich, Carly Rich, and Trevor Rich of Kennesaw, GA, Francis Hines III, Samuel Hines, and Benjamin Hines of Lynnfield, a great-granddaughter, Callie Jeanne Joyce of Franklin, two brothers, Gerard Hines and wife Clara of Melbourne, FL, and Jack Hines and wife Kathy of Mansfield, two sisters, Karen Moran and husband James of Mansfield, and Mary Alexander of Covington, GA, and many nieces and nephews.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Saint Thomas the Apostle Church, 82 Exchange Street, Millis, on Saturday, June 13th at 12:00 noon. Roberts-Mitchell Funeral Service of Millis is assisting the family with arrangements.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Frank’s memory to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.
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| Mary & Bill Jensen |
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| Millie and family, We are so sorry to hear about Frank. Thinking of all of you at this sad time. |
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| Ginny & Dick Aulenback |
(RVAMAY@AOL.COM): |
Millie & Family,
We are so sorry to hear about your lose. May the love of your friends and family help you through this difficult time. |
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| Rod MacLeod |
(rodmac2@verizon.net): |
| I'm so sorry. He will be missed |
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| Debbie (Pettis) and Terry Tangney |
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| Mrs Hines, Dawn, Lori and Frank Jr. I was so saddened to her about Mr. Hines. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Take comfort in knowing he has joined and elite group of friends and is smiling upon you. |
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| Alan and Meredith Lee |
(meredithlee2006@comcast.net): |
Millie and Family - Our heartfelt sympathy goes out to you. We were blessed to have such a warm, wonderful caring man as a Friend. He will be sorely missed.
Meredith and Al |
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| Linda Healy Beyer |
(mombo52294@msn.com): |
| Millie, I'm so sorry to hear about Frank. I have such good memories of both of you when you lived in Millis. |
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| Stan and Janice Aviza |
(tacoma19@comcast.net): |
Frank was an absolutely SUPER guy, and we are so very sorry to hear of his passing.
Our deepest sympathies to Millie and family. |
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| Bill & Joyce Upham |
(Jupham2@aol.com): |
| Millie, Thinking of you and your family during this difficult time. Frank will missed. Our deepest sympathy. |
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| Willie & Jack McDonald |
(jpwemcd@aol.com): |
| Millie & Family, We are so sorry to hear about Frank. You and he were fortunate to have such a good life together.You two had a relationship that many envy but few achieve, if that is any consolation at this sad time. Our hearts ache for you. Fondly, Willie & Jack |
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| Jill and Butchie Breed |
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| Mrs. Hines, Dawn, Lori, Frank and grandkids ~ All of you are in our thoughts and prayers. Please remember all the fun times with Frank/Dad and let that comfort you in the days ahead. He truly enjoyed life. Law ~ if it wasn't for your Dad, you would never remember to brush your hair before you go out of the house! |
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| Phil & Sue Roberts |
(millisdad@earthlink.net): |
Millie, we were very sorry to hear about Frank. we will always remember the good times we had during the centennial. we are in Sarasota. Didn't know you were so close.
Phil & Sue |
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| Mary Singer |
(zoocrew53@aol.com): |
I am so sorry to hear about Frank - so many good times we all had together - I will always have the memories.
My love and prayers to you and family
Mary |
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| Dottie Schulz |
(snanadot03@msn.com ): |
Millie and Family,
our hearts are broken, and there is a hole in the world where Frank lived.. we can all remember the fun times during the Centennial when we all became friends. Thru the dark days of cancer, you and Billy, and the grace of God to give you both back to us..
We continue talking of centennial days and you and Frank are always in the mix!! How we have missed you since you moved.
Know that he is with his friends and buddies, and looking down and watching over you. You have wonderful memories to keep in your heart..
My heartfelt sympathies to the entire Hines family.. Love to you Millie..
Dottie Schulz |
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| Thomas John Singer |
(thomas.singer@gbrx.com): |
| From the Singer family our thoughts and prayers go to your family. Many memories to hold on to. |
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| Kathy Rouzaut Schnicker |
(kaschnick@comcast.net): |
Millie and Family,
My deepest smypathy in this very tough time..You have wonderful memories and will cherish those in the days to come..I will always remember how much fun we all had being with you Millie and Frank..All my love and prayers
Kathy |
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| Mary W. Ryan |
(Kwilts98@aol.com): |
| My deepest sympathy to you on your loss of your husband and friend. I will remember the good times we all had in Walpole, MA. As a widow of three years I know how difficult it is. God be with you and your family. |
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| Melinda (Singer) O'Dell |
(modell62@yahoo.com): |
| So many memories - so many laughs - my life revolved around all of you for so long. Although we have all grown apart, you all hold such a wonderful spot in my life. My love to you all. Now I can talk to him also and he and my dad are up there dancing to "Long Cool Woman in a Black Dress." Love you all. |
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| Scott and Siobhan Flaherty |
(sflaherty114@hotmail.com): |
It is from our family to yours, that we send our deepest sympathies. May all of your cherished memories, as well as our thoughts and prayers, remain in your hearts forever.
With lots of love,
Scott, Siobhan, Kevin, Cassidy and Gran
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| Emily Boudrot & Bob Thumith |
(Ebboudrot@aol.com): |
Millie and family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time. Frank kept all of us laughing and he will be missed.
With love, Emily and Bob |
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| Chickie Abdallah |
(cgaquincy@comcast.net): |
Millie and family: I do remember Frank's great smile and his zest for life was an example for all of us to follow. You and the family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Luv
Cuz Chickie
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| Jayne (English) Lawton |
(jlawton@publiccounsel.net): |
Dear Millie and Family,
I was so very saddened to learn of Franks passing. All of my memories of him involved "laughing" and many "good times" with you both.
You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Jayne Lawton and Family |
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| Gerard Hines |
(gerardhines@cs.com): |
Dear Millie and Family,
Words can never express how we feel about our loss.
Frank was and is a great brother.
I will miss our Sunday brother talks.
I looked forward to talking to him each week.
We want you to know he will always be in our hearts, thoughts and prayers.
Millie, please let us know if you need anything.
Love to all,
Jerry and Clara |
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