1938 – 2015

AUBURN — Francis R. Breton, 76, of Auburn, died on Wednesday, April 29, at the Hospice House surrounded by his wife and children.

Frank was born on July 5, 1938, in Lewiston, the son of Napoleon Henry and Alma Breton. He grew up in the Lewiston and Auburn area and has been a lifelong resident. Frank proudly served his country in the U.S. Army. He enjoyed bingo, bowling, dancing, listening to his son Frank Jr.’s band and most of all his family.

Frank was married on Oct. 25, 1969, to Jeannette Tripp, who survives him. Frank was self-employed for many years and worked along side his son Frank Jr., until he fell ill.

Frank is survived by his wife, Jeannette Breton; two brothers, Roger Breton and his wife, Rolande, and Marcel; 12 children, Diane Dubois, Richard F. and his wife, Cheryl, Brenda Dubois and husband, Steve, Janet Proctor and husband, George, Janice Coleman, Gerry and significant other, Lisa Roy, Richard E. and wife, Gina, Pam Griffin and husband, Tom, Frank Jr. and wife, Lena, Danny, Scott and wife, Wanda, and John and significant other, Tina Hazelton. Frank was also blessed to have 39 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren.

Frank was predeceased by his parents and eight brothers.

The family would also like to express sincere gratitude to Androscoggin Home Care & Hospice, the Hospice House and East Auburn Baptist Church, especially Jim Teehan for your kind words and your help.

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