Deacon Francis "Frank" R. Tremblay

TREMBLAY, FRANCIS R. “Deacon Frank” of Stoughton passed away on January 31, 2025 at the age of 75. Beloved husband of the late Virginia “Ginni” M. (Caldwell) Tremblay. Devoted father of Matthew D. Tremblay and his wife Melissa of Kingwood, TX, Michael F. Tremblay and his wife Catherine of East Hampton, NY and Joseph D. Tremblay and his wife Liza of Sag Harbor, NY. Brother of Rosanna Kenney of Dracut and Mary Burke of Methuen. Cherished grandfather of Jack Christopher Tremblay, Leo John Tremblay, Rose W. Tremblay and Henri S. Tremblay. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Son of the late Leo J. and Gloria A. (Boucher) Tremblay.
Frank was a proud graduate of Boston College and had a long career in technology while living with his family in Canton, MA. Always a devout Catholic, Frank was an active member of the New Jerusalem Charismatic Prayer Group, meeting at St. Timothy’s Parish in Norwood for 40 years. In 2002 he was ordained a Deacon and transitioned from a career in technology to managing the Sacred Hearts Retreat Center in Wareham. Upon retiring, Frank and his wife Ginni moved to Andros Island in the Bahamas where they established a Catholic ministry and served the community for seven years. They were forced to return to the US when Ginni began to show the signs of Alzheimer’s and Frank cared for her at their home in Stoughton for many years while ministering at Our Lady of Sorrows in Sharon, the Chaplain at the Nassau Street Jail, and finally as deacon at St. Catherine’s of Siena in Norwood. He was blessed to live a life touched by many wonderful friends and was especially fortunate to have found Dr. Marjorie Goodwin who was a cherished companion after the death of his wife and supported him through his battle with cancer.
Visiting hours will be held on Monday, February 10, 2025 from 4-7pm at the Kraw Kornack Funeral Home 1248 Washington St. Norwood, MA 02062. A funeral mass will be held on Tuesday, February 11, 2025 11am at St. Catherine of Siena Church, Norwood. Burial will be at St. Mary’s Cemetery, Canton, MA immediately following the funeral mass.