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Franklin P. Stevens, 85

07/28/2023

NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Franklin Potter Stevens 85, of North Adams died Friday July 28, 2023 at Berkshire Medical Center North.

He was born in North Adams on March 10, 1938 a son of Franklin P. Stevens and Virginia (Duval ) Stevens. Franklin graduated from Drury High School and from the Leland Powers School of Broadcasting. He retired from Williams College after 26 years where he was employed as a dispatcher for Campus Safety services.

He was a longtime member of the First Baptist Church in North Adams, over 50 year member of the Lafayette- Greylock Masonic A.F. & A.M. Lodge , member of the Order of Eastern Star , Berkshire Shriners and Melha Shriners.

Survivors include his wife Eloise (Burdick) Stevens, nephews Thomas Burdick (Yvonne) and their children Elijah and Emma, Michael Storm (Eve) and their children Wren and Ronan.

Funeral Services will take place Thursday August 3, 2023 at 10:00 A.M. at the First Baptist Church of North Adams. Burial will follow in the family plot in Parklawn Cemetery, Bennington, VT. Calling hours at the Flynn & Dagnoli Funeral Home, WEST CHAPELS, 521 West Main St. North Adams are Wednesday August 2, 2023 from 3P.M. to 6P.M. A Order of Eastern Star services will take place at 5:00 P.M. followed by a Masonic service at 5:30 P.M. Memorial donations are suggested for the First Baptist Church of North Adams or the Shriners Children's Hospital in Springfield, MA through the funeral home. To add to the Book of Memories, please visit flynndagnolifuneralhomes.com.

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Dear Eloise, I am so sorry about Frank's passing. He was such a kind soul.Know you are in my thoughts and I pray for your peace. Sarah kline
from:	on: 08-07-2023

I am sorry to hear about the passing of Frank. I have known him for many years in the capacity of AF & AM lodges. He was a very kind friend!
from: Robert Y Burns	on: 08-05-2023

Dear Eloise, I am so sorry about the passing of Frank my thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of loss and sadness.
from: Barbara Harrington	on: 08-04-2023

So very sorry for your loss, Frank was a wonderful man, always a kind word for everyone. May your memories bring you peace and joy. Mike and Sandie Dolan
from:	on: 08-04-2023

Dear Eloise, I am sorry for your loss. Frank was a kind, gentle man with a delightful sense of humor. He is terribly missed.
from: Enid Shields	on: 08-04-2023

.Eloise, Sincere sympathy on the passing of Frank. Such a nice man. Blessings and peace to you.
from: Jane Betti	on: 08-03-2023

Eloise, we are so sorry for your loss. Frank will be missed, especially at Chef's Hat. Thoughts and prayers are with you. Nancy
from: nancy sylvester	on: 08-03-2023

Our sympathy on the paassing of our friend, classmate and masonic and shrine partner. We will miss Frank , a great guy. Eloise and family keep the faith.always.
from: Nancy & Bob Waltermire	on: 08-02-2023

Eloise, my condolences on Frank’s passing. He will be remembered always.
from: Mireille Roy	on: 08-02-2023

Eloise, I am so sorry to hear of Frank's passing. Wishing you comfort that comes with knowing that Frank is as close as all those memories in your heart. He will be missed by all.
from: Janice Poirot	on: 08-02-2023

Sorry to hear about Frank passing away. We will keep you in prayer. i send out my condolences to the whole family.
from: wendy linnean	on: 08-02-2023

Dear Eloise, please except our deepest condolences on the loss of your precious Frank. He was such a sweet and gentile soul. The sparkle in his eyes and his smile made you feel special. He was a blessing to all who knew him. May you find comfort in the coming days from all the kind words about Frank and how much he'll be missed.
from: Pam Sisto & Jim Sisto	on: 08-02-2023

Dear Eloise Gene & I so very sorry to read of Frank’s passing. Please accept our sincerest condolences. RIP Frank Kathleen Toohey Carbone Gene Lepesqueur
from: Kathleen Toohey Carbone	on: 08-02-2023

Dear Eloise: Our heartfelt sympathy in the loss of your husband. Gwen & Woody Boillat
from:	on: 08-02-2023

Dear Eloise, So sorry to read of Franklin’s passing. I remember him well from our years at First Baptist Church in North Adams. He was always kind and thoughtful and will be greatly missed. Curt Klose
from: Curt Klose	on: 08-02-2023

Eloise, I am deeply saddened to hear of Frank's passing. Mark and I are sorry for your loss. Sending our love to you.
from: Pamela Wittig	on: 08-01-2023

Eloise, We send our sympathy on Frank's passing. From our family to you and yours. Rick Knights & family
from: Rick Knights	on: 08-01-2023

Eloise, Milt and I are so sorry to hear of Frank's passing. I hope you find some comfort in the memories!
from: Bonnie Spencer	on: 08-01-2023

Dear Eloise, I’m so very sorry to learn of Frank’s passing. Please accept my most sincere sympathy & prayers.
from: Diane Parsons	on: 08-01-2023

Eloise, I am so sorry to read of Frank's passing. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time.
from: Kathy Gwozdz	on: 08-01-2023

I am so sorry for your loss. I pray for peace and joy in the coming weeks.
from: Pamela Robinson Moore	on: 08-01-2023

Eloise. I just found out about Frank’s passing. I am so sorry for your loss. He was always such a kind and caring person with also a wonderful senses of humor. I feel both blessed and privileged to have known him. Please let me know if there is anything that I can do to help and support you during this difficult time. My love and prayers are being sent to you.??
from: Richard Leja	on: 08-01-2023

Eloise sorry to hear of your husband's passing. My thoughts are with you.
from: Bet Azar	on: 08-01-2023

Eloise, I was so sorry to hear about Frank's death. He was one of the nicest and gentlest people I have ever had the pleasure of knowing. I hope your many years of love and cherished memories will lift you up and give you peace. Love to you always. Albert
from: Albert Gardner	on: 07-31-2023

Sorry to see that Frank has passed. It was always nice to run into him and Eloise at a local breakfast or lunch place. RIP friend God Bless Tom
from: Tom Mahar	on: 07-31-2023

A classmate of mine at Drury and an outstanding individual
from: chip farley	on: 07-31-2023

Eloise, I worked at Williams for 25 yeas and often was in touch with Frank. I always enjoyed our conversations. I am sorry for your loss Esther Herrick Concord, New Hampshire
from: Esther Herrick	on: 07-31-2023

Eloise and the rest of the family; words cannot express the depths of my sympathies! You’re all in my thoughts and prayers as you go through this time of loss. Frank was a wonderful person and God has another angel in Heaven.
from: Judy Licht	on: 07-31-2023

Dear Eloise, I am so sorry for your loss. Frank was such a kind man.
from: Valerie Lesage	on: 07-31-2023

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