Frank Anthony Rawden, age 97, of Birmingham, Alabama, passed away on Thursday, February 23, 2012, at The Oaks Retirement Community. Frank was a longtime resident of Sackett Point Road in North Haven, Connecticut, before moving to Birmingham, Alabama. Frank was born in New Haven, Connecticut on March 4, 1914. He was pre-deceased by his wife, Helen Ulatowski Rawden; parents, Ludwig and Anna Rawdanowicz; three brothers, Walter, Paul and Alex; and a sister, Constance. Frank graduated Boardman Trade School as an electrician and was a member of the I.B.E.W. Local 90. During WWII, he worked at the Groton Sub Base building submarines. Frank was also a member of the Eagles Social Club of New Haven, CT. Frank is survived by his son, Francis (Frank) Rawden; three grandsons, Eric, Craig and Cole; and eight great-grandchildren, all of Alabama.
Funeral services will be conducted in the North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Avenue, Friday morning at 11:00. Relatives and friends may call one hour prior to time of service. Interment will follow in All Saints Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 2911 Dixwell Ave., Hamden, CT 06418 or the CT Hospice, Inc., 100 Double Beach Rd., Branford, CT 06405.
My deepest condolences on the passing of Uncle Frank. I still can remember his stories of long ago. He was a go getter. And a real hard working man. He will be missed.
May the road rise up to meet you.
May the wind be always at your back.
May the sun shine warm upon your face;
the rains fall soft upon your fields and until we meet again,
may God hold you in the palm of His hand.
Sending blessings from the extended family,
God Bless,
Erik, Jess Jon & Ben Wallin of Auburn, NH