Franklin Delano Leslie Sr went to be with the Lord on January 9th 2025 surrounded by his family. He was the loving husband of Dolores Donofrio Leslie, they shared 67 years of marriage. Born on December 26, 1936. He was the son of the late Harry S Leslie and Emma Osborne Leslie in West Caln.
Frank graduated from Horace Scott high school in 1955. He voluntarily enlisted into the Navy pre-draft. He served aboard the USS Ticonderoga aircraft carrier, until being discharged after three years of honorable service. He then started working at LG industries in Wagontown. Where he worked through the ranks until becoming the Field Service Supervisor. After retiring in the year 2000, he started a part time job at Rite Aid, delivering prescriptions to customers in need for an additional ten years.
Since childhood Frank was a member of the Wagontown Chapel. He later in life served as a member of the church council. Eventually being president. He was a member of the West Caln Sportsman Club, The Odd Fellows, as well as serving on the zoning commission in West Caln Township. He was a founding member of Pine View Hunting Camp, where he shared many hunting trips with his son and grandsons. Frank was a loyal and die hard Phillies fan. Baseball was his favorite pastime. He even held a position on the local baseball team, the Wagontown Flyers. He loved to travel. Driving to various places and going on random adventures was one of his favorite things to do. He was also a member of the Pennsylvania State Snowmobile Association. Snowmobiling was also passion that he enjoyed along with making sure that he included his family in the adventures.
In addition to his wife, he was survived by his children Darla (Paul) Atkinson, Lisa Norton, Franklin D (Robyn) Leslie Jr; grandchildren Megan (Andrew) Fisher, Andrew Norton, Christopher (Angel) Norton, Jonathan (Allison) Norton, Katelyn (Jason) Gibson, Shannon (Kenny) Simpler, Franklin D Leslie III. Five great grandchildren; Justin Fisher, Aria and Logan Simpler, Weston and Layla Norton. Siblings; Harry T Leslie, Thomas V Leslie, Raymond Leslie and Isabelle Urbine. Frank was predeceased by eleven siblings; Paulene, Olive May, Marian, Elizabeth, Sara Jane, James, Earl, Paul, Vernon, Herbert and Edward.
Funeral services will be held at the Wagontown Union Chapel 469 West Kings Hwy Coatesville, Pa. On Thursday January 16, 2025 at 11:00am. Time of visitation will be from 9:30am to the beginning of the service. Following the service will be the burial at First Baptist Church of Pequea Cemetery Gap, Pa.