Francis S. Findlay

Francis S. "Frank" Findlay, 82, of Winter Haven, FL, formerly of Manchester, CT, beloved husband of the late Loraine (Crawshaw) Findlay passed away on Saturday, October 18, 2014 at Manchester Memorial Hospital after a long battle with cancer. Frank was born on December 7, 1931 in Manchester, son of the late George Findlay and Martha Timmins. He was a veteran of the US. Air Force serving his country during the Korean War. Frank began his career working for Pratt & Whitney Aircraft and later was the owner of Garner's Rug & Upholstery Cleaning until his retirement in 1989. He was a member of Lodge #73 A.F. & A.M. and was a member of the Sphinx Shriners where he was a member of its motor patrol. He was an avid car collector and enjoyed driving them and attending car shows in Connecticut and Massachusetts. Frank is survived by his daughter, Melony Anderson of Vernon, his sons, Mark Findlay of Bristol, and Jayson Findlay and his wife Dee of Brimfield, MA, ten grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Frank especially appreciated the support of his nephew Tim Edwards and his family, his niece Linda Findlay, and the Visiting Nurses of Vernon. He also leaves two sisters, Judy Hummel of Manchester and Terry Beal of Florida, several other nieces and nephews and his dear friend, Helen Scharp. In addition to his wife and parents he was predeceased by a son, Craig Findlay, his sister, Diane Edwards and his brother, Donald Findlay. Graveside services with military honors will be held on Wednesday, October 29, 2014 at 1:30 pm in Section B of East Cemetery, Manchester. There are no calling hours. Holmes Funeral Home, Manchester, has care of the arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to the Vernon Visiting Nurse Association, the Shriners Hospitals for Children or the American Diabetes Association. To leave an online condolence please visit www.holmes-watkinsfuneralhomes.com




Service DetailsWednesday, October 29th, 2014 1:30pm, East Cemetery
Interment DetailsEast Cemetery