Sturbridge: Laury L. (Frankosky) Applegate, 65, of Walker Pond Rd., passed away peacefully at home with her family by her side on Sunday, June 15th, after a long illness.

She leaves her beloved husband of 40 years, Nicholas A. Applegate; her son, Alexander J. Applegate and his wife Abbie of South Windham, CT; a daughter, Bailey L. Applegate of Sturbridge; her brother, Gary Frankosky and his wife Lori of Litchfield, SC; a sister, Holly Cramer and her husband Bob of Basking Ridge, NJ; her cherished grandson, Nicholas M. Applegate and many nieces and nephews.

Laury was born in Morristown, NJ the daughter of the late Joseph J. and Barbara M. (Otten) Frankosky.   She graduated Ridge high school and went on to obtain her Associates degree from Quinsigamond. She worked at Ridge Chevrolet in Basking Ridge, where she met her husband Nick.  She moved on to ATT in Bedminster NJ before working for several years for Carlin Charron and Rosen, LLC as a bookkeeper in Southbridge and Worcester, and most recently as a private bookkeeper for LGPA Swedish Professional Golfer, Annika Sorenstam prior to becoming ill.  She donated her time as a Girl Scout leader, Treasurer for the Friends of the Joshua Hyde Library in Sturbridge as well as a book sorter. Laury loved long walks with her friend Linda Dragon and hosting big dinners for the whole family at her home in Sturbridge on Walker Pond.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, August 16th at 11:30 am in the Sturbridge Federated Church, 8 Maple St, Sturbridge.  A calling hour for Laury will be held on Saturday, August 16th from 10:00 to 11:00 am in the church prior to the service.  Burial will follow in North Cemetery, Sturbridge.