Obituary of Douglas Roy Franks

DOUGLAS ROY FRANKS Passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 19th at age 68. Doug was a loving and devoted best friend and husband to Sandra, and wonderful father to Aaron (Rebecca) of Kingston and Jennifer (Zoltan) of Toronto and grandfather to Oliver, Gil, Ruby and Magda. He will be fondly remembered by former colleagues and students at Nipissing University as a member of the Faculty who made a significant contribution to the field of math education. Doug was a member of the Taoist Tai Chi Society of North Bay and more recently, was on the Board of the North Bay Symphony Orchestra. Survived by his sister Marjorie (Bert) Spisak of Terrace, British Columbia and many nieces and nephews, and predeceased by parents Roy and Jess, sister Lenore and brother Herb. Doug’s family would like to thank Dr. Brian Shaw and the nursing staff at the North Bay Regional Health Centre for their kind and thoughtful care. A celebration of Doug’s life for family and friends will be held. In lieu of flowers, donations in Doug’s memory can be made to the North Bay Symphony Orchestra or the Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada awards for Youth Education. Please make donations by cheque and send to Martyn Funeral Home at 464 Wyld Street, North Bay Ontario, PIB 1Z5.