Francis G. Stead

Francis G. SteadFrancis G. Stead passed away on Tuesday, October 2, 2018, at his home, surrounded by his loving family at the age of 86.Born in Dickson City, PA, Mr. Stead has resided in Falls Township since 1965. He was a member of the former Saint Joseph the Worker Parish, Fallsington, and a current member of Saint Frances Cabrini Parish, Fairless Hills.Until his retirement, Mr. Stead was employed with Kayline Processing in Trenton, NJ.Mr. Stead was a proud US Army Korean War veteran. He enjoyed bingo, working on crossword puzzles and watching Jeopardy. Mr. Stead was a life long Democrat.Beloved husband of 60 years to Betty (Bronzo), Mr. Stead is the loving father of Don Stead (Maureen) and Pat Ashby.He is the devoted grandfather of Michael Stead (Angie), Jeffrey Stead, Heather Stead, Timothy Tomlinson, Katrina Ashby (Jeremy), Turner (T.J.), Ashby (Jessica), Graham Ashby; proud great grandfather of Ian (Kaitlyn), Vernon, Kurtis; and great great grandfather of Grayson.Mr. Stead is the brother of John Stead (Alice), Mary Eavarone (late John) and Lorraine Chure (Dan).He will also be sadly missed by numerous nieces and nephews.Mr. Stead was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph Francis Stead and Sarah George Stead, his brother and sisters, Joe (living sister-in-law Jeanne), Jimmy (Molly), Gene (Hilda), Sarah Celano (Sam) and Rose Barscheski (Joe).Services and interment will be held privately.