Turner, Franklyn "Frank"
Seymour, 86, of Lower South River, formerly
of Ecum Secum passed away at St. Martha’s Regional Hospital
on May 26, 2023.
Frank grew up
in Ecum Secum and was the oldest of four children. He was a
long liner and lobster fisherman for 40 years. He was a
member of the Orange Lodge and was very involved with St.
Paul’s Anglican Church in Ecum Secum West, holding many
positions over the years including church warden and
treasurer. Frank enjoyed living next door to his brother and
his wife and watching their children Tracey and Matthew grow
up. He was always happy when his other siblings and their
children would come to visit. He had a special relationship
with each of his nieces and nephews; Jim, Patti, Shirley, Michael,
Donna Lee and Scott.
In January
1996 Frank went to a dance in Antigonish where he met the love of his
life, Josie Chisholm. They were married on November 6, 1998.
Frank moved to Antigonish and began working for A&R Venedam
Construction where he worked for over 20 years. Frank and
Josie purchased their mini home in Lower South River in 1999 and Frank
loved tinkering in his building and working in the garden.
He was loved by the neighborhood kids who would come to visit and play
in their yard. He had a great fondness for their neighbor’s
cat, Ice Cold, who he spoiled and took care of. Frank and
Josie enjoyed travelling around the province and visiting different
scenic locations.
Frank became
very involved with St. Paul’s Anglican Church in Antigonish
where he acted as warden and helped with maintenance. Frank faithfully
went to the church every Sunday morning for many years to turn on the
furnace so the church would be warm for the morning
services.
Frank made
many friends in Antigonish and enjoyed his morning get-togethers at
Tim Hortons.
Frank will be
deeply missed by his family and friends. He is survived by
his loving wife Josie, stepchildren Daniel, Laurie (Tim), Alison
(Kenny), Ian (Julia), his 7 grandchildren Haley, Sarah, Mya, Amelia,
Ava, Alex and Ruby; his siblings Perlis (Lorna), Dianne and many
nieces and nephews.
He is
predeceased by his parents, Milton and Maude Turner, his sister Marie
King, nephew Michael King, brother-in-law Gordon Parker and Mike
King.
The family
wishes to thank the staff at St. Martha’s Regional Hospital
for taking care of Frank in his final days, especially Dr. Lisa
Gillis, Dr. Emma Chiasson, Dr. Gordon Simms and Dr. Marion
Che.
Funeral
service will be held at 2:00 pm on August 24th in St. Paul’s
Anglican Church, Antigonish officiated by Reverend Natasha Breubaker.
A reception will follow in the John Paul Centre,
Antigonish and all are welcome.
Due to illness
of a family member, it is requested that masks be worn for the funeral
and reception. Also, the funeral will be streamed live on
the Parish
of the Three Harbours Facebook page.
Donations in
Frank's memory may be made to the family. Online condolences:
www.clcurry.com.