Franklin A. Garon Jr

Franklin Alonzo Garon, Jr. currently of Cocoa Beach, Florida, and formerly of Clinton, CT. passed away on July 28, 2015, after a brief battle with cancer. Frank was born on August 16, 1947, in Biddeford Maine, and is the son of the late Margie and Franklin Garon, Sr. Frank is survived by his beloved wife of 35 years, Laurel Garon, also of Cocoa Beach, FL. . He is also survived by his two children and their spouses, Todd and Kimberly Garon of South Windsor, Ct., Renee and Steve Sandone of Windsor Locks, Ct., two step children, Daniel Laseter and Jennifer LaChapelle, his grandchildren, Adam and Nathan Sandone,, Rebecca Poor and Timothy LaChappelle, Alexis and Abigail Laseter and 3 great grand children. He is also survived by his sister and brother-in-law, Lori Garon and Timothy Cloudman of Cumberland Foreside, ME and his sister, June Lynch of Somers, Ct. He is predeceased by a younger brother, Thomas Garon. And any who knew Frank would understand mentioning that he is also survived by his trusty side kick, Pearl - his dog. Frank graduated from East Windsor High School in 1965 where he served as senior class president, and upon graduating joined the U.S. Navy where he trained as a sonar specialist. Upon leaving the Navy, he was hired by Southern New England Telephone Company and enjoyed a successful career throughout the many transitions and iterations of the tele-communications industry. A natural-born leader and consensus builder, his career path eventually led from the vice-presidency of the CT Union Of Telephone Workers to a Labor Relations Manager for ATT Mobility, where he advocated at various times for both employees and the corporation. In addition, he served many years with the CT Jaycees and was a member of the Knights of Columbus. He also was an involved citizen serving as a Republican campaign chair for many elected politicians in Ct. After a life devoted to his work, sadly he had just retired from ATT after 48 years of service on March 31 of this year. Although family, work and his pet dogs were most important, speaking of him would not be complete without mentioning that he was a die-hard NY Yankees fan - much to the chagrin of most of his family and friends who fall squarely in the Boston Red Socks camp. Calling hours will take place on Sunday, August 2, 2015, from 2:00-4:00 pm at the Beckman-Williamson Funeral Home, Cocoa Beach, FL. A mass of Christian burial will be held on Monday, August 3, 2015, at 10:00 am at Our Saviour's Catholic Church, Cocoa Beach, FL. There will also be a celebration of Frank's life in his home state of Ct at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made in his memory to the Florida Wildlife Hospital and Sanctuary. You may sign Frank's guestbook at www.beckman-williamson.com Cemetery Details Brevard Memorial Park Cocoa, FL, Calling Hours AUG 2. 02:00 PM - 04:00 PM Beckman Williamson Funeral Home & Crematory 101 North Brevard Ave. Cocoa Beach, FL, US, 32931 Mass Of Christian Burial AUG 3. 10:00 AM Church of Our Saviour