Obituary of Frank A. Mayo, Sr.

Frank A. Mayo, Sr., 73 of Bailey Hill Road, Danielson, CT, died Saturday, February 9, 2013 at the Regency Heights Nursing Home in Danielson. Beloved husband of Deanna V. (O'Connell) Mayo, they were married July 18, 1964. He was born May 17, 1939 in Pomfret, CT, son of the late James and Alphonsine Mayo. Frank has made his home in Danielson for over 22 years; he operated a farm raising beef cattle, and had a great passion for farming and caring for his animals. He worked many years in construction and he later worked as a foreman at Crystal Water Company in Danielson. Frank owned and operated a Rubbish removal business for several years. Frank had a great love for his family and enjoyed buying, trading and selling. He leaves his wife Deanna of 48 years, his children: Robert Mayo and his wife Cheryl of Thompson; James Mayo of Manchester, CT; Frank Mayo, Jr. and his companion Leslie Post of Killingly; Theodore Mayo and his companion Theresa DiPrimio of Waterbury; Brian Mayo and his wife Marie of Killingly; a daughter-in-law Nell Wetherell of Nassau, NY; his siblings James J. "Sonny" Mayo of Danielson; Annie Montpelier of Putnam; Alice Bury of Baltic; Liz Uhles of Anchorage, Alaska; Ira Mayo of Moosup; Rosemary Long of Putnam; James C. "Butch" Mayo of Pomfret; nine grandchildren and nine great grandchildren, several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a son Craig Wetherell; his siblings Phillip Mayo; Helen Beaudry; Dora Kendrick; Minnie Dolchok; Dorothy Russell. Family and friends may call Wednesday, February 20, 2013 from 6:00 TO 8:00 PM at the Gagnon and Costello Funeral Home, 33 Reynolds Street, Danielson, CT. Burial will be at a later date in St Mary Cemetery in Putnam. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in his memory to the American Cancer Society, 825 Brook Street, I-91 Tech Ctr, Rocky Hill, CT 06067-3045. To share a memory with his family, "Light a Candle" at www.gagnonandcostellofh.com