Thomas Joseph Franklin "Frankie" Conrad
1945 - 2016
Thomas Joseph Franklin "Frankie" Conrad
Visitation Information
Visitation
November 30, 2016
Visitation Time
2-4 PM
Visitation Location
Truro Horsemen's Club, 288 Main Street, Bible Hill
Burial Information
Burial Date
Private
Burial Location
Crossroads Cemetery, 110 Salmon River Road, Valley
Requested Charity
SPCA
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Thomas Joseph Franklin "Frankie" Conrad – 71, Truro, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, on Saturday, November 26, 2016, at Colchester East Hants Health Centre, Truro. Born in Truro, he was a son of the late Joseph and Vera (McCabe) Conrad.

Frankie worked for Brookfield Lumber from 1968 – 2010. He was honoured for 30 years association with local hockey leagues at the Truro Sport Heritage Society banquet in 1995 and he coached the Truro Horsemen’s Men’s Fast Ball back in the 80s. He was a former president and life-time member of Truro Horsemen’s Club. He had a passion for harness racing with his best bud, Emmons MacKay, and was a true and dedicated Toronto Maple Leafs fan.

Frankie is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Gail (Tibbitts); daughters, Vicky Conrad (Brian McCallum), Onslow Mountain; Sherry Bolger, Bible Hill; son-in-law, Chris Bolger; grandsons, Doug Conrad (Kristy), St. Stephen, New Brunswick; Brandon and Jacob Bolger, Bible Hill; siblings, Heloise (Earl) Morgan, Brookfield; Erma Conrad, Bible Hill; LaVerne (Jimmy) Campbell, North River; Debbie Smith, Bible Hill; Bernard (Joanne) Conrad, Pleasant Valley; Hector Conrad (Joanne), Greenfield; Wade Conrad (Robin), North River; many nieces and nephews whom he adored. Along with his parents, he was predeceased by his son, Frankie. A very special thank you to Aunt Erma and a special thank you to Dr. Sharma, Dr. Smith, Lisa, John and all the wonderful nurses and staff in the Palliative Care Unit.

Frankie’s family will receive friends from 2-4 p.m., Wednesday, November 30, 2016, at Truro Horsemen’s Club, 288 Main Street, Bible Hill. Private interment will be held in Crossroads Cemetery, Valley. In lieu of flowers, donations in Frankie’s memory to SPCA are welcomed.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Mattatall – Varner Funeral Home, 55 Young Street, Truro. Private messages of condolence may be sent to Frankie’s family by viewing his obituary on-line and selecting "Send A Condolence" at: www.mattatallvarnerfh.com

Thomas Joseph Franklin "Frankie" Conrad