Franklin Tyler Obituary (1924 - 2010)

Whitefield - Franklin Tyler died Friday evening October 8th at the Glenridge Nursing Care Facility in Augusta. Franklin was born August 24th 1924 at home in Whitefield, Maine He was an only child and is predeceased by his mother Maurita King Tyler and his father Franklin J. Tyler. Frank was married for a brief time and had two children. He grew up in Whitefield on the family farm. He served in the Air Force as a radar operator in 1945 and 46. He was honorably discharged from the 616th Aircraft Control and Warning Squadron after spending time in Alaska and the South Pacific. He was awarded the Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal and the World War II Victory Medal. When Franklin returned to Whitefield he earned his living farming, logging and driving dump tuck. Pastimes included lobstering, riding his Harley Davidson motorcycle, and listening to music. Franklin enjoyed eating out and is familiar to most regulars and waitresses at the all the local diners. God Bless and May you rest in peace Frank. Military honors will be held Wednesday October 20 at 10am at the Whitefield Cemetery Rt 218 Whitefield. Arrangements are under the care of Staples Funeral Home 53 Brunswick Ave. Gardiner