Francis X. Brennan

Dennisport, MA – It is with great sadness that the family of Francis Xavier Brennan announces his passing after a long and courageous battle with colon cancer on May 20, 2013, at EPOCH Senior Healthcare of Brewster, MA at the age of 84 years. Frank was born on June 27, 1928 in Dover, NH, eldest of five children, to George and Elizabeth (Callahan) Brennan. He married the love of his life, his wife of 60 years, Jean Thornell on November 11, 1949. Their union was blessed with three children: Karen Marie, Kevin Michael, and Peter Francis. Frank was predeceased by his wife Jean in June 2010, his daughter Karen in January 2013, his parents George and Elizabeth, one sister, Florence ‘Toots’, and two brothers Thomas and George.

Frank is survived by and will be lovingly remembered by his family. Sons: Kevin (Dianne) Brennan of Weymouth, MA and their daughters Jennifer (Mike) Petrosevich {children Joseph and Gemma} of Abington, MA and Julie Brennan of Quincy, MA; and Peter (Lisa) Brennan of Galena, IL and their daughter Chloe Brennan of Dubuque, IA. Frank will also be lovingly remembered by his many other friends and relatives including his brother Jim (Birthe) Brennan, of Horning, Denmark, and dear family friends, Martina Ross, Phil and Valerie Ryan and Jimmy Nikas.

In his youth, Frank attended Boston College High School (High Honors student) and then Boston College. He had a true love of automobiles which translated into a fulfilling and successful career in the industry. For his excellent customer care and sales throughout, he received numerous awards and recognitions from Ford Motor Company. In his retirement years, Frank, always an early riser, would start many a day tinkering around in his work shed intent on tackling one of his many home improvement projects. He looked forward to and so thoroughly enjoyed a refreshing swim at Dennis Beach, and quality time with family and friends and always had a story (or two) to share! As an avid Boston sports fan, he supported his teams year round and especially cheered when a championship was won – which has happened quite frequently over this past decade! A very charming, sweet, gentle natured man, Frank will always be remembered for his kind and optimistic disposition and his delightful sense of humor!

Services in memory of Frank will be held with visitation on Thursday, May 23, 2013 from 4-7 p.m. at Doane, Beal & Ames, 260 Main Street, West Harwich, MA 02671. Private internment will be at Swan Lake Cemetery in Dennisport, MA where he will be laid to rest next to his cherished wife, Jean, and his beloved daughter, Karen.

Those who so desire may make memorial donations in Frank’s honor to the American Cancer Society by phone (1-800-227-2345) or online at www.cancer.org. For online condolences, please visit www.doanebealames.com