1933 – 2015

AUBURN — Francis L. “Frank” Herrick, 82, passed away on Saturday, Nov. 28 at Clover Manor with his family at his side.

He was born Dec. 1, 1933 in Oxford, the son of Leonard and Sadie (Lowe) Herrick. Francis attended Oxford schools, graduating in 1952, where he enjoyed playing baseball, basketball and especially enjoyed his studies. He married his high school sweetheart, Reta J. Owens, on June 20, 1952, and they raised four kids together.

He worked at Robinson Mfg. for 4 ½ years before moving to Rumford, and later Canton, and worked in the paper mill, where he retired after 19 years. He was a member of the Canton Baptist Church, the Masons, a volunteer for the Canton Fire Department and a member of the National Guard.

Francis enjoyed hunting and fishing, and shared wonderful memories from the many fun times he had with his family and friends. After winning a battle with Graves’ disease he self-learned the trade of surveying and moved to Hobe Sound, Fla., where he made his home for about 30 years and worked surveying and later as an inspector for Martin County until he retired in 1998. He was a devoted man to his family and the Lord. In 1982 he joined the Stuart Community Baptist Church where he was an usher and a deacon; a member of the Gideon’s International and he joined a dear friend in the prison ministry. Later, when he returned to Maine, he attended Auburn Baptist Church in Auburn.

He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Reta J. (Owens) Herrick of Clover Manor in Auburn; his son, Bradley Herrick and wife, Bonita, of Port St. Lucie, Fla.; son, Douglas Herrick of South Paris; his daughter, Cindy Arsenault and husband, Brent, of Poland; and his son, Brian Herrick and wife, Helen, of Port St. Lucie, Fla.; his sister, Beverly Damon and husband, Ed; his sister, Jean Tyner and husband, Bruce; and his sister, Jeanette Millett. He had nine grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

He was predeceased by his parents, Leonard and Sadie.

He will be remembered with so much love for the wonderful man he was. We love you, Dad, we are so happy you are rejoicing with the Lord!

The family would like to thank the staff at Clover Health Care Facility and the Androscoggin Hospice team for the care that he was given while there.

Online condolences may be shared with his family at www.oxfordhillsfuneralservices.com.