Passed away on April 5, 2019 at 80 years of age. Franklin is loved and dearly missed by his wife Elizabeth (nee Shuttleworth) and his daughter Bethany. He is survived by a number of nieces, nephews and extended family. Franklin was born and raised in Amherstburg, Ontario and was employed as a school teacher with the Windsor Public School Board for 35 years. He enjoyed camping, fishing and golf and had a love of northern Ontario. He gave a great deal of his time giving back to the community and was involved with the Knobby’s Kids hockey program, Windsor Goodfellows and was a past president of the Windsor Essex Therapeutic Riding Association. He was a University of Windsor track and field official and cherished his friendships with fellow volunteers and athletes alike. He brought laughter and joy to those around him with his jokes and stories. Arrangements entrusted to Families First, South Windsor 3260 Dougall Ave. 519-969-5841.