ROCHESTER - Frank A. Barker Sr., 78, passed away Monday, October 28, 2013, surrounded by family.
Born March 1, 1935, in Lynn, Mass., he was the son of George and Eva (Doane) Barker.
Mr. Barker served in the Army during the Korean War and later worked for more than 30 years as a Maintenance Coordinator for the University of New Hampshire.
Frank loved sports especially watching football and baseball, and also enjoyed listening to his scanner.
Members of his family include his children Evamarie Porter and husband David and Thomas Barker and wife Ruth all of Colorado Springs, Colo.; Kelly Whitten and husband Doug of Rochester; Cynthia Kennard and husband Patrick of Nottingham; Tracy LaMontagne and husband Thomas of Strasburg, Pa.; Patricia Barker and Tim Legere of Somersworth; and Frank Barker Jr. of Sebring, Fla.; nine grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren, many nieces and nephews. He also held a special place in his heart for his friend Jim Lapolla.
He was predeceased by his wife Margaret (Eagan) Barker and his son William Barker.