Francis G. “Frank” Laverdure, of Malden, April 6th. Beloved husband of the late Mary L. “Marie” Laverdure. Father of Jean-Marc Laverdure and his wife Julie of Wakefield, Gregory Laverdure of Malden and Anthony Laverdure of Malden and his wife Stephanie. Grandfather of Ava, Bella and Zachary. Brother of the late Claire McGrath. Frank was raised and educated in Dorchester. He is a graduate of Don Bosco High School. He served his country honorably in the United States Marine Corps during the Vietnam War. For over 30 years, he worked as a technician for New England Telephone. Relatives & friends are invited to attend his funeral from the Breslin Funeral Home, 610 Pleasant St., Malden on Friday April 12th at 9 AM followed by his Funeral Mass celebrated at Immaculate Conception Church, 600 Pleasant St., Malden at 10 AM. Services will conclude with interment in Woodlawn Cemetery in Everett. Visiting hours will be held at the funeral home on Thursday April 11th from 4-7 PM. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research, Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. www.stjude.org.