Charlton: Atty. Francis B. Fennessy, Jr., 81, of Main St., passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, May 29th, after a long illness.

He leaves his beloved wife of 50 years, Rosalind C. (Mildner) Fennessey; his son, Timothy F. Fennessey of Charlton; his daughter, Sian F. Fennessey of Winterthur, Switzerland and his two cherished grandchildren, Madeleine Morf and Annalise Morf.  Francis was predeceased by his sister, Bernadette Cusson.

He was born in Southbridge, the son of Francis B. Fennessey Sr. and Gertrude (Prosperoni) Fennessey.  Francis graduated from Southbridge high school, earned a B.A. in Political Science at Michigan State University, and went on to receive his Juris Doctorate at American University in Washington, DC.  He worked as a banker, practiced law for over 50 years eventually setting up a private practice in Charlton, and served on the Charlton Board of Selectmen.  He enjoyed woodworking, politics, skiing, international travel, and weekend trips to Vermont.

A funeral Mass for Francis will be held on Thursday, June 5th, at 10:00 am in St. Joseph's Church, 10 H. Putnam Rd. Ext., Charlton.  Burial in West Ridge Cemetery, Charlton will be private at a later date.  There are no calling hours.