Edmonds, Frank (Montrose)

Francis “Frank” Montrose Edmonds, 89, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, May 7, 2022. Frank was born on May 27, 1932 in Queens, Astoria, New York, a son of the late Montrose and Frances (O'rourke) Edmonds. Upon graduating from High School in Bayshore, N.Y. Frank enlisted in the Air Force serving his country for the next 10 years of his life. He was a Korean Air Force Veteran and a proud member of the 67th Fighter Squadron, often reminiscing that this time was “personally the most fulfilling and the highlight of my entire 10 years in the Air Force, one that I continue to look back on with pride”, proudly wearing his Korean War Veterans cap everywhere he went. He served in Okinawa and was deployed to the Nationalist Chinese Chai-yi Air Base on Formosa to provide air cover for the evacuation of the Tachen Islands (operation Mother Hubbard). He received the Korean Service Medal, the U.N. Service Medal and the National Defense Service Medal. Upon his return to the U.S. he was stationed at Mitchel Air Force base in Long Island, NY. In 1961 he received a BA in Economics from Long Island University. Over the next 30 years he was employed by Fortune 500 and smaller industrial manufacturing companies as a marketing strategist. His love of flying continued throughout his life. He was a member of the Mitchel Aero Club and the 18th Fighter Wing Association-korean War Veterans. Before moving to Canton, CT in 2019 Frank lived in Hatfield and South Hadley MA for many years where he was active in town and state Republican Committees. His true pride and joy were his five children and nine grandchildren to

whom he was affectionately known as “Grandpar”. Frank loved spending time with his longtime companion Frani taking long rides in the country and picnicking at Quabbin Reservoir. He enjoyed watching “Turner Movie Classics” and his beloved Boston Red Sox. Frank will always be remembered as a kind, patient, loving, and gentle man. In addition to his longtime companion Frani St. George and her family of Granby MA he is survived by his daughter Elizabeth and her husband Michael Krall of Los Angeles, CA and their children, Max and Sophie; daughter, Michelle and her husband Angelo Defazio of Canton, CT and their children, Calabria, Santino, and Donatella; daughter, Rebecca Glenn of Simsbury, CT and her children, Shannon and Nick; daughter, Lisa Edmonds of Falmouth, MA and her children, Forrest and Penelope; son, Montrose Edmonds and his wife, Sarah of Ogden,utah; and his former spouse Elizabeth Edmonds Clauss of Torrington, CT. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his brothers Robert (2018) and Larry (1961). The family would like to offer a heartfelt thanks to his caregivers, Philip and Roman for , their compassion and kindness, and to the countless caregivers at the VA Medical Centers of Northampton MA and Newington CT, and the Visiting Nurse and Hospice of Litchfield County. A private service will be held at the Massachusetts Veterans Memorial Cemetery Chapel. In lieu of flowers (flowers are not permitted), donations can be made in honor of Frank Edmonds to Wounded Warrior Project at www. woundedwarriorproject.org. The AGAWAM CURRAN JONES FUNERAL HOME is handling all funeral arrangements. For online condolences, please visit www.curranjones.com