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Monday
11
July
Funeral Service
Monday, July 11, 2005
Smith & Walker Funeral Home
148 Grove Street
Putnam, Connecticut, United States
Monday
11
July
Interment at: West Thompson Cemetery
Monday, July 11, 2005
West Thompson Cemetery
Route 12, Thompson, CT, Tim Bates 168 Munyan Road, Putnam, CT 06260
Putnam, Connecticut, United States
Additional Obit Info
Francis A. Bernklow, 62, of North Waterboro, Maine died recently at his home. He was born December 28, 1942 in Putnam, son of the late Frederick and Marjorie (Corkun) Bernklow. He had made his home in Thompson most of his life, moving to Maine 14 years ago. He was employed as a computer programmer, at Great West Life Insurance Company. He had a great enthusiasm for Classic Cars, a great passion for genealogy and spent hours researching his family, he made many trips to Germany to trace his family heritage. He also had stepped a foot in all fifty states. He served with the U S Marine Corps. He leaves a son – Donald Bernklow of Thompson; three daughters: Debra Correia of Zeffer Hills, FL: Denise Weaver of Danielson: Donna Bernklow of Ocala, FL; two brothers: Ralph Bernklow of Stowe, MA; David Bernklow of Cape Cod, MA; a sister: Virginia Basken of Groveland, MA; three grandchildren: Rebecca Weaver; Andrew Weaver and Sierra Correia; several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a son: Wesley Bernklow; two brothers; his twin- Frederick Bernklow; Harold Hatch.
The Funeral will be Monday at 11:00 AM in the Smith & Walker Funeral Home, 148 Grove Street, Putnam. A calling hour will be Monday from 10:00 to 11:00 AM. Burial in West Thompson Cemetery with military honors. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in his memory to a charity of one’s choice.
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Mike Tarcinale posted a condolence
I remember Francis as a classmate in grammar school in Thompson. I also recall some wondereful visits to him home on Thompson Hill road where we played numerous games with his brothers. He will be missed. My prayers are with him and his family at this difficult time.</b></font><br><br>
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Doug Hay posted a condolence
I am so sorry to read of Frank's passing. Besides many memories of Boy Scouts, my favorite memory of Frank and Fred is their little Nash Rambler convertible with the "wind-up" key on the trunk. One day as we were driving behind them as we drove up the hill on 193 by their house, they started going slower and slower and slower. Finally one of them reached back and started turning the "wind-up" key on the trunk. Immediately the little car found a burst of energy and sped off. I can't remember a time when my Dad and I laughed so hard.</b></font><br><br>
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June Van Flatern posted a condolence
The twins were ushers at our wedding, Oct. 4,1960. I also remember a time when my mother was babysitting for them. They were about 2 years, I think, which made me only about 4. They must have gotten into some mischief because I remember my mother having them do what now would be called a "time out" on 2 stools in the living room. I can still picture them sitting there in their diapers! It must have been a hot day. Frankie also visited with my mother shortly before her death, which really pleased her.</b></font><br><br>
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Wade Chubbuck posted a condolence
So sorry to read of Frank's passing. Frank, his twin brother Freerick, and older brother David were special cildhood friends. We spent many many days exploring our farm in West Thompson and their property on Rte 193. Although I hadn't seen or heard of Frank's activities for years, those early years experiences will always be cherished. Sincere condolences to the family. I regret my work will not allow me to attend services.</b></font><br><br>
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Dennis and Lynn posted a condolence
Uncle Franks death came as quite a shock. I will surely miss the Saturday night conversations about genealogy, classic cars, and many other subjects. I know he's in a much better place, I only wish I would have made it up to see him one last time. Rest in Peace Uncle Frank.</b></font><br><br>

