Curry, Francis X. “Frank”, of Leduc, AB and
formerly of Antigonish passed away peacefully on June 6, 2022, in
Westview Continuing Care Centre in Stony Plain, AB at the age of
78.
Born in Glace Bay, he was a son of the late Charles Leo and
Mary Elizabeth (McLaughlin) Curry.
Frank hung in there like a wet sock, to use one of his many
famous turns-of-phrase. He loved his family greatly, and his
baritone voice will be missed in the family sing-alongs. He
loved cars old and new, and a detailed car with dirty tires was like
wearing sneakers to the prom. Though he believed in
efficiency, that did not extend to how quickly he ate a
meal.
Frank donated much of his time to the Kinsmen, and he held
many positions within the organization over the years.
Frank was a dedicated funeral professional and a first-class
embalmer. He was co-owner of Curry Bros. Funeral Directors and
Ambulance in Antigonish from 1964 until 1997. After that, he
owned McArthur Bros & MacNeil Funeral Home in Cornwall,
Ontario, and the Winchester & Chesterville Funeral Homes about
an hour north until his retirement in 2012, after which he moved to
Alberta to be closer to his children.
He is survived by his son, John Michael, Edmonton; daughter,
Lisa (Donald Etheridge and Jessie), Leduc; sisters, Charmayne and
Eileen, both of Glace Bay; and Rosemary (Nick) Czifrik, Salem, NH;
brothers, Michael (late Jean), Glace Bay; Joe (late Sandra), New
Waterford; and Art (Anne) and Ernie (Elizabeth), both of Antigonish;
sisters-in-law, Cecelia Curry, Stellarton; and Joanne Curry,
Antigonish; brothers-in-law, Kevin Peach, Glace Bay; and Ed (Ginger)
Murphy, Sydney; and many, many nieces and nephews who cared for him
deeply.
Predeceased by his sisters, Theresa Murphy, Sr. Marilyn
Curry, CSM, and Florence Peach; brothers, Dr. Bill (Cathy), Francis
Gerard, Chuck, and John, in infancy; nephew Bill Curry, and niece,
Janice Peach.
Visitation will be held Sunday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9pm in
C.L. Curry Funeral Home, 135 College Street, Antigonish, which he
founded with his brother, Chuck. Funeral Mass will be held Monday at
10:00am in St. Ninian Cathedral, Antigonish, Reverend Danny MacLennan
presiding. Burial in St. Anne’s Cemetery, Glace
Bay.
In Memoriam, donations to Kin Canada
Bursaries appreciated.
Online condolences: www.clcurry.com
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Frank X Curry 1943 2022..
Death notice for the town of: Antigonish, Province: Nova Scotia