AUBURN — Francis W. “Frank” Bulger, 71, of Spruce Street, Rumford, died Monday, Aug. 8, at the Hospice House following a long and courageous battle with Parkinson’s disease.

He was born in Dixfield, June 19, 1940, a son of Earl and Dorothy (Eastman) Bulger.

Frank was educated in Rumford schools and was a graduate of Stephens High School, Class of 1959. He served in the U.S. Army and the Army National Guard.

Frank was employed for 34 years with the Rumford School Department as a custodian and bus driver.

He was a member of the American Legion, the Fraternal Order of Eagles, and the LeParesseux Snowshoe Club. Frank volunteered with the Boy Scouts and coached baseball for many years.

He loved spending time with his family and watching his grandson, Hunter, play football and taking him to NWA Wrestling. Franks biggest love in life was his wife, Bonnie.

Surviving are his wife of 19 years, Bonnie (Peare) Bulger of Rumford; a mother-in-law, Alyce Peare of West Paris; two children, John Bernard and wife, Tammi, of Rumford and Heather Jackson and fiance, Adam Conley, of Rumford; two sisters, Susan Brown and husband, Leslie, of Dryden and Earline Snell of Mexico; three sisters-in-law, Marie Halacy of Hanover, Donna Worcester and husband, Glenn, of Hanover and Lisa Thebarge and husband, Henry, of Roxbury; two brothers-in-law, Peter Peare of Berlin, N.H., and Daniel Peare and wife, Kim, of Andover; five grandchildren, Lacresha Howard, Kearra Howard, Nickolas Harnden, Hunter Bernard and Nichole Bernard; and several nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by his parents; and an aunt, Mildred Harlow.

You are invited to share your, thoughts, condolences, and fond memories with the Bulger family by visiting their guest book at www.SGThibaultFuneralHome.com.