Francis M. Wright

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Aug 23 1929
Jul 27 2021
91 Years
Exton, Pennsylvania

Francis M. Wright, 91, of Exton, passed away at Sunrise of Exton on Tuesday, July 27, 2021. Born in Bryn Mawr, PA he was the son of the late Francis M. Wright and Marguerite (Moore) Wright. He was the beloved husband of the late Nelda T. Wright.

Francis honorably served our nation in the United States Navy during WWII, serving on a submarine in the Mediterranean Sea.

He obtained his teaching degree from Villanova, his master's degree from Temple University, and pursued credits toward his doctorate degree.  He taught mathematics at Pitman High School and then at Upper Merion High School, where he became Assistant Athletic Director and later retired as Assistant Superintendent for Pupil Services.   He coached baseball at Upper Merion in King of Prussia and coached high school golf in Fort Myers, FL. While living in Fort Myers he became a  PGA apprentice and taught golf. 

Francis was energetic, outgoing, gregarious, and young at heart.  He loved singing and dancing.  He loved his children and adored his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.  

He is survived by eight children: Frank M. Wright of Kennett Square, PA, Michael D. Wright of Warminster, PA, Charles Wright and wife, Melody of Sandwich, MA, Marguerite A. Lee and husband, Gary, of Avondale, PA, Donald Wright and his wife, Vera, of Plymouth Meeting,  Suzane M. Barr and husband,  Jack, of Drexel Hill, PA, Ellen T. Woodruff and her husband, Randall,  of Lee’s Summit, MO and Michele W. Needham and husband, David, of Valley Twp., PA. Additionally, he is survived by 16 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Malachi Church, 76 St. Malachi Road, Cochranville, PA 19330, at 10:30 AM on Tuesday, August 3, 2021. Friends and family are invited to attend a visitation period from 9:30 AM until the start of the service. Interment will take place in the adjoining cemetery following the service.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the Wilde Funeral Home of Parkesburg. Online condolences can be made at www.wildefuneralhome.com. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to St. Jude’s Research Hospital at https://www.stjude.org/

Service Date: 
Aug 3 2021 - 10:30am
Service Location: 
St. Malachi Church, 76 St. Malachi Road, Cochranville, PA 19330

Condolences

We are so sorry to hear of Franks passing.  I have very happy memories of the family in Upper Merion.  
He leaves a wonderful legacy through his children and grandchildren.
Our best to all,

Sue and Harry

 

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Hi,  

Dad loved family and was amazing. He loved it whenever you were able to visit at family weddings. 
I hope all is well with you. 

Ellen
 

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Thank you for. Posting. My sincere condolences and best wishes to your family, Donald. There were many good times in those 91 years.

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Frank will be missed..first met Frank" and the boys" when my friend  Eddie moved to Heatherwood..their lively breakfast conversations were something to behold..after Ed moved to Hickory House Frank and I still enjoyed our breakfast visits....Frank always lovingly talked about his children and grandchildren and is now with his Nelda....I will miss Frank..He's a great guy...Fondly, Mark Blair

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I too have fond memories of Dad, Eddie and the Colonel eating meals together. They made me smile. 
thank you, 

Ellen

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To Frank's family. I was really sorry to hear about Frank's passing. I use to make Frank and John Schell's breakfast and lunch for them at Heatherwood. Those two gentlemen were so enjoyable to start your day with. Frank always had a smile on his face and was so gracious and kind. He was never to busy to say hello and ask how your day was going. He always talked about your mother, you children and the time that he lived in Florida. He was very proud of all of you. My thoughts and prayers are with your family. Frank will be missed. Keith Kennel

 

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Thank you for taking good care of him and the memories. 
My Dad was awesome  and he loved visiting with peoole. 
Ellen

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My heartfelt sympathy to Frank's family. He was a lovely man who loved his children and missed his wife dearly. His beautiful voice will be missed at Heatherwood Retirement Community.

 

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Thank you for your kind words. Dad was one in a million. 
Ellen Woodruff

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