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A resident of Wakefield and formerly of Chelsea, Fran passed away peacefully at the West Revere Health Center on Thursday January 12
th
, at 90 years of age. Fran was born and raised in Chelsea one of five children of the late Francis and Elizabeth (Hanlon) Nugent. Fran attended Chelsea Schools and was graduated from Chelsea High School class of 44'. He enlisted in the US Army and served during WW II and was honorably discharged. He returned to Chelsea and was soon married to Jane R. (Jones) Nugent. Together they had three children and shared over 66 years together to the time of Jane's passing three years ago. In the mid 1950's Fran began working for the City of Chelsea Engineering Dept. holding the position of City Engineer for many years. He retired after 40 plus years of service. Fran and his wife relocated to Wakefield 23 years ago after his retirement. As a young man Fran was a devoted fan of the old Boston Braves and was member of the teams "Knot Hole Gang" he was also a fan of the Boston Red Sox, S.F. Giants and the NE Patriots. He was a former member of the Chelsea Knights of Columbus and VFW Post 1538. He was a charter member, past officer and board member of the Cary Square Assoc. In his lifetime Fran enjoyed time with family taking day trips and listening to 40's music. In addition to his wife and parents Fran was also preceded in death by his son Francis "Barney" Nugent and his siblings; Beatrice Chapman, Eleanor, James and Elizabeth Nugent. He is lovingly survived by his children and their spouses; Mike Nugent and his wife Joanne Evans of Chelsea, Jane Robblee Smith and her husband Rodney of Wakefield, and Barney's wife, Denise of West Peabody. He was the cherished grandfather of Michael Nugent, David Nugent, Jason Robblee, Jody Nugent, Tim Robblee and Chris Robblee. Adored great grandfather of Jakob and Sadie Robblee, Mason and Max Medbery and Harper Nugent.
ARRANGEMENTS: His Funeral will begin from the Frank A. Welsh & Sons Funeral Home 718 Broadway CHELSEA on Wednesday January 18 th , at 10:00 A.M. Followed by a Funeral Mass at St. Michael the Archangel Chapel, 91 Crest Ave, Chelsea at 11:00 A.M. Services will conclude with Interment at Holy Cross Cemetery, Malden. Relatives and friends are most kindly invited to attend. Visiting hours will be held at the Welsh Funeral Home on Tuesday from 4 - 8 P.M. Funeral Home fully handicap accessible, ample parking opposite Funeral Home.
DONATIONS: Should friends desire, contributions in his memory may be made to The Barney Fund at Pitch-4-Kidz, 5010 E.Shea Blvd. #D-202, Scottsdale, AZ 85254 www.Pitch4Kidz.org
ARRANGEMENTS: His Funeral will begin from the Frank A. Welsh & Sons Funeral Home 718 Broadway CHELSEA on Wednesday January 18 th , at 10:00 A.M. Followed by a Funeral Mass at St. Michael the Archangel Chapel, 91 Crest Ave, Chelsea at 11:00 A.M. Services will conclude with Interment at Holy Cross Cemetery, Malden. Relatives and friends are most kindly invited to attend. Visiting hours will be held at the Welsh Funeral Home on Tuesday from 4 - 8 P.M. Funeral Home fully handicap accessible, ample parking opposite Funeral Home.
DONATIONS: Should friends desire, contributions in his memory may be made to The Barney Fund at Pitch-4-Kidz, 5010 E.Shea Blvd. #D-202, Scottsdale, AZ 85254 www.Pitch4Kidz.org
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Mass of Christian Burial
January
18
Wednesday
St. Michael the Archangel Chapel
Starts at 11:00 am
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