Franklin Scanlon

Franklin R. Scanlon, 82, formerly of Church Street, Amsterdam, NY, passed away Saturday December 24, 2016 at Alpine Rehabilitation & Nursing Center in Little Falls, NY.

Born in Manlius, NY, on February 2, 1934, he was the son of the late Charles P. and Ruby M. Fields, Scanlon.

Frank was a graduate of Wilbur H. Lynch High School in Amsterdam.

He was a self employed carpentry and plumbing contractor.

Frank was a former member of the Westville Methodist Church, Milford Rotary, Milford Little League and served on the Otsego County Fair Board.

He was a seventh degree member of the National Grange # 540 in Westville, NY.

Frank enjoyed watching antique tractor pulls, going to tractor shows as well as antique engine shows. He enjoyed working with wood for his career and as a hobby.

Frank is survived by one daughter, Barbara Renwick and husband Tom of Schenevus, NY; four sons, Rexford Scanlon and wife Susan of Taberg, NY; Robert Scanlon of Cooperstown, NY; Charles Scanlon and wife Toni of Buhl ID, and Roger Scanlon and wife Sharon of Schenevus NY. Fourteen grandchildren, ten great grandchildren and one great great grandchild.

Frank was predeceased bya brother Walter Scanlon of Tully, NY; two daughters Carolyn Scanlon of Minnesota and Sue Ann Scanlon of Oneonta NY.

Cremation will take place at Park View Crematorium in Schenectady, NY and final inurnment will take place this coming spring at Westville Cemetery in Westville, NY.

Arrangements are by the Riley Mortuary, Inc. 110 Division Street, Amsterdam, NY 12010.

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