Frank T. Dale, Jr., 85, of Cranston, passed away on Monday, October 28, 2013 at Briarcliffe Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation, Johnston. Frank was the husband of Ruth (Sanders) Dale. Born in Warwick, he was the son of the late Thomas and Ruth (Isaacs) Dale. Mr. Dale was an Army Veteran serving in The Korean War, and was a farmer for many years, until his retirement.
Besides his wife, he is survived by his 4 children; Frank T. Dale, III. and his wife Linda of Cranston, Rebecca Stanley and her husband David of Santa Rosa, CA, Nancy Nelson and her husband Hal of Glocester and Ruth Maurice of Coventry. Frank was the cherished grandfather of David, Dennis, Christina, Dean, Jay, Leann, Ronald, Rachel and Kimberly. He was the great grandfather of Teagan and the brother of Thurston Dale, Ethel Records, and the late William Dale, Marium Drake, and Gwenn Hirch.
His funeral service will be held on Saturday in the NARDOLILLO FUNERAL HOME & Crematory, 1278 Park Avenue, Cranston at 11:00 a.m. followed by Military Honors. VISITING HOURS are Friday 4-8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, RI Chapter, 245 Waterman Street, Suite 306, Providence, RI 02906.Find out what's happening in Cranstonwith free, real-time updates from Patch.
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