Mr. Robert W. "Bob" Franklin

Mr. Robert W. “Bob” Franklin, age 85, of Grant/Cold Brook, NY, passed away on October 8, 2011 in the comfort of his daughter’s home. Born in Adams, NY on February 17, 1926, Bob was the son of the late Wellington and Iva (Hall) Franklin. Bob graduated from Adams High School in 1943. He served his country in the Navy during WWII from 1944-1946 on the USS Westmoreland in the Pacific Theater. He graduated from Champlain College in 1948 and Clarkson College of Technology in 1950 with a degree in Electrical Engineering. Bob began his career as an Electrical Engineer at the General Electric Company in Syracuse from 1951-1970. In 1958 he married Elizabeth “Betty” Lollman and resided in Syracuse. In 1969 he transferred to the Utica G.E. plant and moved to Grant/Cold Brook. Bob worked as a Rural Postman on the Star Route for the Cold Brook Post Office from 1972 until retiring in 1989, also owning and operating “Bob’s Friendly Service” Gas Station and Boat Rentals. A true outdoorsman, he was an avid fisherman, hunter and trapper. Bob was a member of the Trappers Association and President in 1973 of the Black Creek Conservation Club. Bob will be remembered as a quiet, humble man. One of his favorite sayings was “It’s better to wear out than rust out”– and that he did. Bob is survived by his son, Dwayne R. Franklin of Grant/Cold Brook; his daughter, Michelle E. Franklin-Stenson of Utica; his much loved grandson, Tyler Stenson; his children’s mother, Elizabeth “Betty” Lollman and her husband, Dan van Leeuwen. In addition, he leaves his sister, Arlene Greenwood; and his brother and sister-in-law, George and Judy Franklin, all of Adams; several nieces, nephews, and his canine walking companion, Sierra. He was predeceased by his brother-in-law, Maurice Greenwood. Thank you to the Hospice and Palliative Care, Inc. nurses, Crystal, Bonnie, Lisa Lee and especially Navaz. Family and friends are invited to attend Bob’s Memorial Service and Celebration of Life which will commence on Sunday, October 16th at 1:00 p.m. at the Forest Hill Cemetery Chapel, Oneida St., Utica. A no tie affair. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Eannace Funeral Home, Inc., 932 South Street, corner of Hammond Ave.

Mr. Robert W. "Bob" Franklin

February 17, 1926 - October 8, 2011