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Curtis William Frandsen, 64, of County Street,
Attleboro, died unexpectedly on Sunday, Aug. 17,
2008 while doing what he loved and cherished
doing, scuba diving for lobster off the coast of
Gloucester. He was the life partner of Kathleen
(Barrett) Jost with whom he resided and lovingly
shared 16 years. This information was last updated 05/18/2016
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Born in St. Paul, Minn. On July 11, 1944, he was
the only son of Muriel (Kulenkamp) Frandsen of
Roseville, Minn. And the late Charles W. Frandsen.
He was raised and educated in Minnesota where he
received his BSEE from the University of Minnesota
and was later awarded his MBS from Bryant
College in Smithfield, R.I.
He served for more than 20 years in the U.S.
military, having been a naval aviator in the U.S.
Navy and earning the rank of lieutenant during the
Vietnam era. He also served in the U.S. Army
Reserves and retired as a captain from the U.S.
Uniformed Services.
Mr. Frandsen was most recently employed as the
materials manager for Franklin Fixtures in West
Wareham where he worked from 2001 to 2007. Over
the years he was employed by numerous
companies including: Corpay Solutions in Norwood;
Design Contempo Inc. in Lisbon, N.H.; Spirol
International Corporation in Danielson, Conn.;
Wagner Brake/Cooper Industries in Brighton and
the Polaroid Corporation and Codex Corporation.
He was a resident of the City of Attleboro for the
past 12 years, having previously resided in
Plainville, Franklin and throughout the United
States and the world, including Guantanamo Bay,
Cuba, during his tenure with the U.S. military.
Mr. Frandsen was a member of the Franklin
Federated Church where he served his church
community as a member of the church choir.
He was a member of M.O.A.A. of Fall River and
was a frequent volunteer at the Plainville Senior
Center where he assisted as a data entry
specialist and librarian.
His love for music was not only demonstrated in
church, but he enjoyed playing the piano and was a
member of the Cumberland-Lincoln Community
Chorus.
An ardent scuba diver, he dove for many years
throughout the world and this summer had
participated in the most dives of any season,
including a dive off the Isle of Shoals in Rye,
N.H. only weeks ago where he experienced the joy
of swimming amongst a pod of leopard seals. He
later stated that this was one of his life's most
memorable experiences.
His most passionate pastime was the time spent in
the water in search of lobster.
He took great pride in his flower and vegetable
gardens, probably from his experiences during his
youth on his uncle's farm in Minnesota.
In addition to his life partner and mother, he
leaves two daughters: Christy Lynn Parsons and
her husband Timothy Parsons, of Bel Air, Md. And
Kari Marie Frandsen of Annapolis, Md.; two
stepchildren: Rhonda Lynn McCormack of Plainville
and Aaron Von Jost of Davenport, Fla.; six
grandchildren: Joshua T. Parsons and Benjamin W.
Parsons, both of Bel Air, Md., Michael J.
McCormack Jr. and Jessica R. McCormack, both of
Plainville, and Samuel Von Jost and Madeline M.
Jost, both of Davenport, Fla., and numerous
extended family members and friends.
Visitation has been respectfully omitted.
Relatives and friends are cordially invited to
attend a Celebration of His Life and Memorial
Service on Saturday, Sept. 27 at 11 a.m. at the
Franklin Federated Church, 171 Main St., Franklin.
Following church services, an invitation will be
extended to join the family for a time of
continued fellowship and refreshments at the
church.
Burial with full military honors will be held at
Sunset Memorial Park, St. Anthony, Minn. At a
later date.
In lieu of flowers and in recognition of Mr.
Frandsen's love for music, memorial donations may
be made to the Cumberland-Lincoln Community
Chorus, Attn. Treasurer, 55 Woodland Street,
Lincoln, RI 02865.
To send the family an expression of sympathy,
please visit a register book at
www.dyer-lakefuneralhome.com
Arrangements under the direction of the Dyer-Lake
Funeral Home, 161 Commonwealth Ave., Attleboro
Falls, North Attleboro. 508-695-0200.
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From: Dan Arnes