Francis Owen Nugent

Francis O. Nugent passed away peacefully surrounded by his loved ones on January 7th, 2015. Francis was born in Ogdensburg NY on June 15th, 1930 to Jessie and Hillarian Nugent. He is preceded in death by his parents, brother John, sisters Audrey, Betty , Leona and his son Michael Nugent. He is survived by his cherished bride of 61 years, Joan E. Nugent; sister Donna (Joe) Ashley; children Francis Jr. (Joanne), Sean (Jackie) and Joan E. (John) Chantrell, his adopted son Rustin Walker, grandchildren; Sean-Patrick, Elijah (Chrissy), Crystal (Julian), Ellen, Francis Owen III, Padrick (Roberta), Meghan, Bailey as well as two beautiful great- granddaughters; Adaelyn and Avalon.

Frank’s distinguished army service lasted 25 years during which he participated in the Berlin airlift, Korea and Vietnam conflicts. When returning stateside he ran the jungle training center for young soldiers about to deploy. He was proud of his service and loved the men he served beside and mentored. In his civilian life he loved to play Big Band music on his clarinet, forming the band “St. Francis and the Converts” who entertained many people at Frank and Joan’s legendary parties. In his professional life he earned three BA degrees and was a Vice President of MBANK.

Francis Owen Nugent was a man of family, country and faith. He was easy to laugh, easy to love and out to entertain. He always seemed to have a joke at hand and found great joy in later year’s mischief making with his grandchildren. He had a knack for making a good story great, and always knew where some slight exaggeration of facts was needed. He loved his family greatly and we consider ourselves lucky to call him husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. In his faith he will be reunited with his son Michael and family whom he deeply missed.

The entire Nugent family sends our sincerest thanks to Bertha and Maria Alvarez for the loving care that they gave to our father while he was still at home. He loved you and we love you for that. We would also like to thank the staff at Las Palmas ICU for the gentle care they provided for him in his last hours. He will be remembered for his resolve, his stories, and the loving example he set as a father and husband.

A Rosary Service will be held on Saturday, January 10, 2015 at 2:00 PM at Harding-Orr & McDaniel Funeral Home. A Private Burial will be held at a later date by the family. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be sent to St. Jude’s children’s hospital.