More detail on this person: ATTLEBORO - 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