Fran was born in Peterborough, Ontario, and became a US citizen after his family moved to Rochester, New York. He married his high school sweetheart, Virginia and retired early from Eastman Kodak so they could spoil their seven
grandchildren (Jonathan, Timothy, Laura, Kimberly, Derek Alana and Bill). After moving to Florida more than 20 years ago, their babysitting duties for the
Derco family grew to expanding the circle of those they held dear. Their grands married (Rom. Ken, Kevin, Jay, Kelly) and great-grands (Nicholas, Samantha, Matthew, Ryan, Corrine. Caitlin, Jack, Ua and Will) brought love-filled moments. Fran and Virginia (Moe) celebrated their 63rd wedding anniversary on April 10. Moe, along with their four daughters: Debra Jacobs (Bill Buttaggi). Brenda Malloy (Donald deceased), Marla Smith (Dale) and Norah McQuaig encourage friends and family to celebrate Fran (Dad/Popi)'s life by buying a lottery ticket, nibbling chocolate, taking a swim. reminiscing with family photos, going out to breakfast, singing a song around a campfire or jumping in the car for a road trip. In appreciation for every Pines employee for their professional and loving care over the past three+ years, memorial contributions can be given to the Pines of Sarasota Foundation to benefit the Activities Department at 1501 N. Orange Avenue, Sarasota, Florida 34236.
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