Other Events and Attributes:

• Military Service: USN (Korea)

Notes:

Francis R. Bigelow
POSTED: May 16, 2008 Francis R. Bigelow
Williamsport Sun-Gazette

Francis R. Bigelow, 75, of 211 West Village Drive, Nisbet, went to b
e with his Lord Thursday, May 15, 2008 at the Williamsport Home follow
ing a courageous battle with cancer.

He and his wife, the former Ruth Ann Day observed their 51st wedding a
iversary on Aug. 24, 2007.

Fran was a Navy veteran who served during the Korean War and was a lif
e member of the Duboistown V.F.W. Post #7863.

Fran was a member of the Nisbet United Methodist Church, the Pleasan
t View Hunting Club in Morris, the Lycoming Creek Anglers Associatio
and the PA Game Feeders Association. He was an avid hunter, fisherma
and NASCAR, Jeff Gordon fan. Fran also enjoyed baseball and played s
oftball locally for many years.

Fran retired from Weis Markets in 1991 after 35 years of service a
s a Grocery Manager in Montoursville.

Born April 12, 1933 in Sodus Point, NY, he was the son of Cortland W
. and Margaret E. Turner Bigelow.

Surviving in addition to his wife are sons, Joseph A. (Linda) of Willi
amsport; Todd F. (Lori) of Montoursville; daughters, Brenda L. (Scott
) Slocum of Montoursville; Kimberly A. Starr of Williamsport; Wanda M
. (Matthew) Fortin of Hughesville; 16 grandchildren, 10 great grandchi
ldren and numerous nieces and nephews.

Fran was predeceased by three brothers, Harry, Edwin, Cortland Jr. an
d a sister, Marcella Follmer.

Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Knight-Confer’s 1914 Mem
orial Ave. with Rev. Dr. John F. Piper, Jr. officiating. There will b
e a visitation from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Burial wil
l be in Green Lawn Memorial Park, Montgomery.

The family will provide the flowers and suggests contributions may b
e made to Susquehanna Cancer Center, 1001 Grampian Blvd.


Birth:



Died:
Williamsport Home

Francis married R.A. DAY [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. J.A. BIGELOW
2. B.L. BIGELOW
3. T.F. BIGELOW
4. K.A. BIGELOW
5. W.M. BIGELOW