As a child I was lucky enough to spend many afternoons with Frank as he was my grandfathers (Bob Herring) best friend.  Too many memories to list, but he truly was a gem of a man.  

After my grandmother passed he was a huge help to keeping my grandfather sane.  My entire family will always be grateful to him.  

Raising my glass high tonight and thinking of him.  Much Love to him and Betty always.  -The Herrings and Wrigleys

I can still hear Uncle Art's wonderful laugh in my head!  I've been enjoying learning more about him through this guest book.  I didn't know he made great applesauce and I had forgotten about his dandelion wine!  My heartfelt condolences to my cousins John, Mary, Gerry and Liz, along with Aunt Betty.  He was a great guy!

Some of the greatest books I've ever read were recommended to me by Uncle Frank. I loved talking politics with him almost as much as I loved his fantastic applesauce.  No other compares. I will miss him dearly.

My earliest memory of Uncle Art(this is what I was raised to address him), is of he and his brother Jim, smoking pipes in the kitchen of our family home.  My sincere sympathy goes out to my cousins Gerry, John, and Elizabeth, as well as my Aunt Betty.  Uncle's laugh and no-nonsense demeanor will be sorely missed.

May I add an independent clause to the excellent words already recorded: 

He enjoyed puttering in his basement, building ship models, which are on display at the Slater Museum of Norwich and the Naval Academy Museum, and making experimental wine from dandelions and other more exotic plant material, the consumption of which would nearly always bring tears to the eyes and gags to the throats of his son Gerry and Gerry's friends, who would frequently sneak down to the cellar for impromptu tastings.

As one of those friends, who pestered Frank and Betty for years, I'll now admit to dozens of such adventures.

In fact, I've just gone to the fridge, opened a bottle and half-filled a glass, and as I sit here writing I propose a toast - to the Wadsworths, and to Frank!

Dad and his two older brothers all made "Eagle Scout" at the same time - it was such a big deal that the national news picked it up. He never let me forget it either - and on my VERY first day at NFA (which happened to unfortunately coincide with Boy Scouts Day) he made me wear my scout uniform. Needless to say, I was THE ONLY kid at NFA in uniform - and I have never forgotten the humiliation that attended the spectacle of some geeky kid in green - it's a wonder that I made it through the day! By 11 o'clock, I had stripped off the neckerchief, ditched the neck clasp, turned the pocket flaps inside out, tossed the webbed belt into a wastebin, and hid the god-dawful peaked hat in the back of our 1964 Saab station wagon. I'm surprised that Sue Lotreck even looked at me by Senior Year - or that I actually had a date!

Dad and mom in 1949 - with my sister Mary and brother John.

I've attached some photos of "the Old Man" (as most dads are affectionately known, or as my old man's favorite radio host, Jean Sheppard called his dad). We all seem to have memories of our parents from our own perspective, and never really knew them from earlier times, never heard their stories, what antics they got up to, and only see them as the stern disciplinarian (as I did - since I was generally screwing up and messing around) and not in earlier, and perhaps happier, times. As the family historian, I have custody of some of those earlier and happier times, that I would like to share with anyone who passes by this memory lane. From these photos, all I can say is, "Dad, I wish I knew you!"
Love, your number two son.

I am saddened to hear the passing of Frank. I worked with Frank at the Norwich Free Academy and found him to be extremely intelligent,compassionate and caring. I wish to express my sympathy to the Wadsworth Family.

George Vartenigian

Gerry , remembering your father fondly
from our boyhood days.Know that your family is in my thoughts and prayers.

Mr. Wadsworth taught a class in Electronics which I had the pleasure of attending at NFA. He was a fine man and a good teacher. Another one of the greatest generation has slipped away from us.   Rest in Peace -- Frank

Mr. Wadsworth was one of my most favorite teachers at NFA, I remember him fondly.  I am so sorry for your loss.

Gerry and Amy,
I am so sorry to hear of your Dad's death!  Please know you are all in our thoughts and prayers! 
Love, Barbara and Roger

Mary and family;
I am truly sorry to hear of your father's passing. He was an impressive man!  Wishing fond memories will bring you some comfort today and always!

To The Wadsworth Family--
  I had the pleasure of knowing Frank from St James Church. He was one of the most generous men I knew. I also remember the pleasure he received from walking his dog each day. God Bless you all. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.

WHILE I'VE NOT LAID EYES ON FRANK IN MANY YEARS, I REMAIN FRIENDS WITH HIS NEPHEWS AND NEICES, AND FONDLY REMEMBER PICNICING WITH THE YOUR SISTER'S AND THEIR FAMILIES, I'M SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS BETTY, AND YOUR FAMILY'S AS WELL!

Prayers and thoughts are with The Wadsworth Family. Frank always had an interesting story to share.

OBITUARIO

Frank A. Wadsworth

7 abril, 1922 – 15 enero, 2013

Labenski Funeral Home

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