Francis Albert Bilodeau

He was born in Manchester, on October 1, 1929 and was the son of Amedee, and Florence (Pineo) Bilodeau. He was a member of St. Pius X church.

Frank was a graduate of Manchester High School West class of 1948. Later he joined the Army, where he was a chef. After an honorable discharge he entered the Dunwoody School of Culinary Arts, as a pastry chef. Upon completion he worked as a trouble shooter for Federal Bake Shops, and at Regis College. Later he completed his studies in Electronics at the Boston Institute of Technology. He began a career that lasted over 36 years at Vishay Sprague Electric, in Concord. Following retirement he did work for Limited Seasons, equipment for fly fishing.

He enjoyed all sports in particular the Red Sox, and Patriots, as well as fly-fishing. He and his wife enjoyed traveling together, especially going to fairs. Frank was a member of Trout Unlimited.

IN HIS LIFE: Family members include his wife of 48 years, Claire (Gaumont) Bilodeau, of Manchester; a brother, Benjamin Bilodeau, of Epping; several nieces and nephews, Devon Rains, Kay Bilodeau, and partner Terry, and Neill, Jeannie Sciarappa, and her husband Anthony, Karl Bilodeau, and his wife Kim, Joseph Bilodeau, and his wife Laura, Daniel Bilodeau, and his wife Carole, David Bilodeau, and his wife Laura; several grand nieces and nephews and cousins; a former sister in-law, Elizabeth Bilodeau, of ME.

A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated Monday November 12, 2007 in St. Pius X Church, Candia Rd. Manchester.

Entombment took place in the Mausoleum at Mt. Calvary Cemetery.

Memorial donations may be made to the Jimmy Fund, c/o Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, 10 Brookline Place West, 6th floor,Brookline, MA 02445-7226 ATTN: Contribution Services.