Frank O. Hale

Fremont - Frank O. Hale, 80, of Fremont, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, April 9, 2023. Frank was born in York, ME on August 13, 1942, a son of the late George C. and Hazel E. (Bussmann) Hale, Sr. Frank graduated from Winnacunnet High School in Hampton. He met his wife Susan Moore and before they married he enlisted in the Navy. I was told he loved our mom so much he would hitchhike home all the way from Virginia to NH to be with her when he was on leave. After being honorably discharged from the Navy he began a career as a union carpenter where he helped work on many important buildings including the Portsmouth Courthouse, the Exeter Saltonstall Boathouse as well as assisting in the design and construction of the Veterans WWII Memorial in Manchester. He loved building things and was always there for friends and family when they needed a job done or help fixing something. In his younger days, Frank loved to ski and go bowling and in his later years he enjoyed golfing. He also enjoyed trips to the mountains, driving the Kancamagus, Sunday flea markets, watching golf, eating sweets and although he would deny it, he loved his animals. He also enjoyed going to breakfast with his lifetime friend, Dave Szydlo, and going to Applebee’s for a beer. When his wife Susan was ill and was no longer able to care for herself, Frank took on the role of caretaker and worked around the clock. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather, a hardworking man, and a great provider for his family. He may have been considered by some to be a hard man but he was always there when the family needed him. He spent the last couple years without his Susan and was pretty lonely. We all hope they are together again. Frank is survived by his son Kevin Hale and his wife Tammy, his daughter Karen Snopek and her husband Kevin, his granddaughters Katie Hale and Natasha Tinsley, grandson Kevin Hale Jr, his sister Joan Magoon and her children Bonny Dempsey, Dennis and Wanda. Frank was predeceased by his wife Susan, his mom dad and brothers George, Jack, and Doug. He loved his granddaughters Katie and Tasha along with his grandson Kevin. Services will be held at a later date, Please check back for details.

Frank O. Hale

August 13, 1942 - April 8, 2023