Sturbridge: Francis G. "Frank" Jolin, 81, of New Boston Rd., passed away on Sunday, March 8 ^th , in his home after a long illness.

He leaves his son, Gerald Jolin of Sturbridge; his twin daughters, Dawn Jolin of Wales and Dorothy Sabolevski of Newfane, VT; two step daughters, Constance Lamoureux and Deborah Lamoureux; his four brothers, Paul Jolin of Charlton, Emile Jolin of Dudley, Marcel Jolin of Sturbridge and John Jolin of Sturbridge; his two sisters, Elaine Cardenas of Southbridge and Diane Gagnon of Brookfield; his two grandchildren, who he absolutely adored, Jesse Howard and his girlfriend Katie of Newfane, VT and Brittney Sabolevski of Newfane, VT; several step grandchildren and nieces and nephews.  He was predeceased by his former wife Sylvia (Croke) Jolin in 1998.  He was also predeceased by his three brothers, Eugene Jolin, Joseph Jolin and Philip Jolin and his sister, Betty Gaumond.  Frank was born in Southbridge the son of Paul C. and Elizabeth B. (Favreau) Jolin.  He served in the US Navy from 1955-1959, serving in the gunnery department of the USS Greenwich Bay.

Frank worked on and drove heavy equipment for numerous companies through the years.  He at one time owned and operated Frank Jolin Trucking.  He was a jack of all trades and there was nothing he couldn't do.  Frank loved working on and restoring his Farmall Tractors.

To his children and grandchildren he was the most adoring, hardworking father and grandfather anyone could have.

His family would like to thank the Overlook Hospice, the first responders from Sturbridge and Charlton, the office of Dr. Jeffrey Jones especially his Nurse Practitioner Kathy, and his nephew Tom Bonin, for all of the care and help during his illness.

His funeral will be held on Monday, March 16 ^th , at 11:00am in the Daniel T. Morrill Funeral Home, 130 Hamilton St., Southbridge.  Burial will follow in St. George Cemetery, Southbridge.  Calling hours in the funeral home will be held on Sunday, March 15 ^th , from 4:00 to 6:00pm.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Overlook Hospice, 88 Masonic Home Rd., Charlton, MA 01507.