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Monday, May 13, 2019
Frank Wathen
FRANK WATHEN
Oxford
Frank Wathen, 78, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 10, 2019, at St. Luke's Hospital following an injury from a fall from Parkinson's disease. Frank was an avid horticulturist and loved the outdoors as well as animals.
He is survived by two sisters, Laura Morris and Marjorie Barske; and one brother, Jim Wathen; as well as several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers and one sister.
Frank will be dearly missed. A private service will be held by his family.