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In Memoriam

Francis G. ‘Frank’ Slocum

1931-2022

Francis G. “Frank” Slocum

UNADILLA—Francis G. “Frank” Slocum, 91 of Unadilla passed away Saturday, December 3, 2022 at his home surrounded by his family.

Frank was born on May 26, 1931 in Oneonta to Forrest and Helen (Becker) Slocum. Frank met Jean on a blind date and they married August 18, 1956 and moved to Unadilla. Jean predeceased him on February 8, 2021.

Frank was a retired machinist of Amphenol Corp. and drove school bus for Unadilla Central Schools. He was a 60-year member of the Unadilla Fire Department and Emergency Squad and captain of the Fire Police. He was the first recipient of the Otsego County EMS Driver of the Year Award in 1996 and Otsego County Fireman of the Year in 2007.

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