Frederick "Fred" M. Romsey Sr., 68 of Franklin passed away on August 31 at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston surrounded by his loving family after a long courageous battle. He was the husband of Doris Jean (Evans) Romsey for the past 43 years.
Born in Brochkobel Germany, March 23, 1940, the son of Harry W. Romsey of Franklin and the late Klementine (Dina) Romsey, Mr. Romsey moved to America in 1951. He had been a resident of Franklin for the past 41 years.
He was educated in New York.
Mr. Romsey served in the Navy and was a member of the Blue Jackets Naval Choir.
Mr. Romsey had been district service manager of Peugeot Motors of American for many years.
He was awarded the American Spirit Honor Medal.
Mr. Romsey had been a youth soccer coach in Franklin for his sons.
He was a member of the Christ the King Lutheran Church, a member of the Adult Choir. He loved camping, bowling, and he was an avid New England Patriots and Red Sox fan. His greatest love of all was his family.
In addition to his wife and father, he is survived by his children Frederick M. Romsey Jr. and his wife, Michele of Marlboro, Eric S. Romsey and his longtime girlfriend, Tina Delorey of Franklin and Heidi C. Winiker and her husband, Jeffrey of Franklin.
He is also survived by his brothers, Harry “Skip” Romsey of Plainville, Dana Romsey of Lilburn, GA and sister, Linda Catalino of Greenland, NH.
“Opa” leaves behind but never forgotten, six grandchildren, Hannah, Jared, Justin, Paige, Josh and Olivia.
His funeral service will be held on Friday, September 5 in Christ the King Lutheran Church, Central St. in Holliston at 10:00 a.m.
Burial with full military honors will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery in Franklin. Calling hours will be on Thursday from 4-8 p.m. in the Ginley Funeral Home of Franklin, 131 Main St. in Franklin.
In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may be made in his memory to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation(J.D.R.F.) 60 Walnut St., Wellesley Hills, MA 02481.