Frank "Hank" Lyman Tracy

ERROL, NEW HAMPSHIRE – Mr. Frank "Hank" Lyman Tracy, 76, of Errol, New Hampshire, passed away at his home in Errol on Friday, May 16, 2008, after a lengthy illness. Frank was born in New Sharon, Maine, on August 23, 1931, a son of the late Harvey L. and Grace E. (Osborne) Tracy. He was married to Violet Lafountain of Maine and together raised a step-daughter and a son. Frank later married Brenda L. (Gilman) Tracy of Maine and together raised four children. Frank served in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict, traveling overseas during his tour of duty. After his military service, Frank returned to the woods of Maine as a self-employed logger. Later he moved to New Hampshire and was employed by Currier Trucking as a tractor trailer driver, heavy equipment operator and mechanic. He retired after 35 years. Frank was an avid sportsman who loved to hunt and fish. He enjoyed the great outdoors, gardening, beekeeping, boating, motorcycling and in his later years, birding. His other hobbies included watching and reading educational material, playing cards with his family and watching NASCAR (#24). Frank was a member of the American Legion, the Odd Fellows, and the NRA. He was blessed with a mechanical gift and was a creative woodworker. He especially loved spending time with his family and friends. Frank was known for his big heart, easy going personality and quick wit. He will be forever loved and remembered. Frank is survived by two sons, Dwight Tracy of Madison, ME, and James F. Tracy of Smyrna, DE; five daughters, Darleen Hewett of Maine, Lori (Langdon) Mosher and husband, Bill, of Fryeburg, ME, Raina L. Scarinza and husband, Jeffrey, of Randolph, NH, Candace L. Tucker and husband, Robert, of Fairbanks, AK, and Jessica M. Fisher and husband, Marc, of Amherst, NH; his sister, Helen Sandoval and husband, Jerry, of Jacksonville, FL; a brother, Lee Tracy and wife, Shirley, of Bowdoinham, ME; his aunt, Alice Osborne of Farmington, ME; his sisters-in-law, Donna Tracy and Abbie Tracy; and numerous cousins, nieces, nephews, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He is predeceased by two brothers, Albion Tracy and Philip Tracy; a close cousin, Sherman Tracy; and an infant grandson, Michael Anthony Tracy. Calling hours will be held on Saturday, May 24, 2008, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Adams-McFarland Funeral Home in Farmington, ME, with a service at 1:00 pm at the funeral home. A committal service will follow at Fairview Cemetery in Farmington. Family and friends are invited to a reception to be held at the American Legion Post #28 located on the corner of High and Middle Street in Farmington. Condolences may be offered to the family on-line by going to www.jenkinsnewman.com. Local funeral arrangements are under the direction of Jenkins & Newman Funeral Home, Colebrook, New Hampshire.

Frank "Hank" Lyman Tracy

August 23, 1931 - May 16, 2008