Sorry to read of Frank’s passing. Sincere Sympathy to all of his family. Many good memories of Frank at the Huron Park Arena.

Ron, Sherry and Family

So sorry for your loss. Memories become even more precious at this time. Our thoughts are with you.

Our condolences to the family. Amelia and Martha

Sad to hear of Frank’s passing. He was our neighbor in Huron Park. He was a kind man. Condolences to his family.

Dear Rick and Sandra, please accept my sympathy .Happy memories last forever!!

Ron, Sherry and Family.
We are so sorry to hear of your fathers passing.
With deep sympathy from Glen and I, at this time of sadness.
Wishing you and your family may happy memories.

To the family of Frank;
Please accept our very deepest sympathy at this time. Frank was a wonderful teacher of hockey and skating skills. He taught both of our sons in summer programs and both sons benefited from all they learned. He gained a lot of respect from the players he worked with. He was strict, but fair, encouraging and positive and there definitely was no goofing around in his presence. We appreciate all he did for our two boys and for the Stephen Township arena. We have many great memories of our times spent with him. His presence has been missed from the arena for the last years.

Ron, Sherry and family
Thinking of you all at this difficult. So sorry for your loss of your dad , grandfather. Cherish his memories.
Rob and Sandi Brintnell

Sorry to hear of Frank’s passing. My condolences to the family

Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

Sorry to here about Frank’s passing. Our thoughts are with you. Seems so long ago that we seen him often at Huron Park arena.

Ron, Sherry and Family,
So sorry to hear of your Fathers passing, Ron my thoughts are with you and your family at this time.

Hi Rose and Russ
Condolences on the passing of your brother

We are saddened to hear of Frank’s passing. Frank made a big contribution to the community of Huron Park and will long be remembered.

We’re so sorry to hear of your Dad’s passing. Sincere sympathy to all of you.

To All of Frank’s family
Another great man gone home. I have many good memories of Frank when I worked for ODC Huron Park. I extend my sympathy to all of you. Cherish and share your memories with each other.
Margaret Brintnell

Rob,
So sorry to hear of your father’s passing – take care and please know that we are thinking of you.
Cathy Ley

On behalf of all the men and women of the Gravenhurst Fire Department, and all staff really, please accept our sincerest condolences at this difficult time. That Frank served his country as well as raising a family stands as testimony to his heart for selfless service – we are all indebted. with respect,
Larry Brassard, Director of Fire & Emergency Services/Fire Chief

We would like to extend our sympathy & condolences to the Funston Family on this sad occasion.
Your father was always a true and caring friend and will always be remembered.

To the Funston Families…Please accept our condolences…We knew Frank for many years when he was at the Huron Park Arena and also through the Lions Club..he was well known and well liked…we know you will have lots of good memories to hold onto…Norm and Kay Tripp

Our deepest sympathy on the loss of a very dear man. Although I didn’t get to see Frank & Joan often, I did have many encounters over the years when they visited with Mary May & Jack. We our extending our deepest condolences to all of Frank & Joan’s family on your loss. May good memories give you strength in the days to follow.

Randy, Vicky and Family – Our sincere condolences on the loss of your father, father-in-law and grandpa. May the countless fond memories help to sustain you at this most difficult time.

Our sincerest condolences to Frank’s family. We all have many fond memories from working with him and spending time at the Huron Park Arena. We loved listening to his stories and appreciated his words of wisdom and experience. You always knew when the brim on his hat was off to the side that he meant business.. He was a very devoted father and his family always came first. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time.

Thinking of all of you at this challenging time.

While I didn’t get to spend a lot of time with Uncle Frank, I have fond memories of the times I had in his company. I will forever remember riding in the car with him from London to Niagara one weekend that I was at UWO. Not only did he make me laugh, he introduced me to a whole new genre of music, and for that, I am eternally grateful.

Know that you are all in my heart as you say goodbye to a wonderful and loving man.

We were saddened to read of Frank’s passing. Our sincere sympathy to all of his family. We had so many fond memories of Frank, who we respected deeply and after our Huron Park years.

Randy, Vicky and Family

Mike and I send our deepest condolences in the passing of your Dad, and Grandpa.
We hope all your great memories will make your loss a little easier.
Thinking of you at this sad time

Dear Rick, Ron, Randy, Rob, Kathy & Families:

It is with a saddened heart that I am sending my sincerest sympathy to all of you on the loss of your dear Dad, Frank. Although it has been awhile since I last talked with Frank while I was working at Eric Campbell Ford Lincoln Ltd. in Exeter it seems just like yesterday. While he was waiting to have service on his vehicle at the dealership, we would always chat. I especially remember how proud he was when Kathy would accompany him to the dealership and look at the vehicles either in the showroom or out in the yard.

He was a remarkable, proud man who loved both his family & sports dearly. He loved to talk & share stories about his earlier hockey years – providing coaching & skating skills to kids of all ages at the Stephen Twp. Arena and for that shall be long remembered. He liked to boast that Stephen Twp. Arena had the best ice surface around & some great hockey players skated there.

Frank, along with your Mom, Joan raised a wonderful family. It is always hard to see our once lively parents leave this world behind – but know they are now reunited in Heaven forever. May the loving memories you have of your parents live on – in your hearts forever and help you through the difficult days ahead. “Death leaves a heartache no one can heal; Love leaves a memory no one can steal.” You have so many wonderful family, friends, neighbours and community behind you – supporting you to help you through the healing process. Take one-day-at-a-time.

May God keep you in his loving arms, as you grieve and celebrate Frank’s life. He is resting in the arms of the angels and may his journey to the next life be a great as he was on Earth. It was a pleasure to have known Frank – RIP Mr. Hockey!!

I met Frank many years ago shortly after moving to Huron Park. He was the strict arena manager who was not afraid to let anyone know if they were out of line . DON’T go on the ice till doors are closed no running or horse play in the rink. People never realized the extra time or effort he put into the arena but some of us did and appreciate all he did for the community. I got to know Frank and Rob better as years went on and got to see the home side of Frank ,always welcoming and glad to see you. He reminded me of my Dad with his personality . At his wife Joan’s funeral the Song Till We Meet Again was sung . This week Frank is with Joan and they are dancing. Good bye my friend

Our deepest sympathy to all of the family, Frank was respected and like by so many families in the area, a man that cared deeply for his family and the community, remembered by many especially those of us that had the privilege of him being our arena Manager and caring for all our young people.

Dear Rob & Family:

I am sorry to hear about the loss of your beloved Father. Sending my deepest Condolences to you and to your family.
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.

Ron, Sherry and Family, our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.

Ron, Sherry & Family
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time

Randy, Ron, and all of the Funston family,
My sincerest condolence to you all on your father’s passing.

Frank’s family, We are sorry to hear of Frank’s passing. Frank was very likeable. He took time to talk to everyone that entered the Huron Park Arena. He sure knew his hockey and skating skills. We always said he and Rolly Vanstone in Hensall had great ice! Our girls skated on that ice many times. He also enjoyed the Centralia/Huron Park Lion’s Club.Remember your wonderful memories of your Dad and Mom. Hugs and prayers! George and Sue Wilson and Cathie, Judi and Tracy

To the Funston Clan:
I was sorry to read about your dad’s passing. As so many former families who lived in Huron Park; we were all greeted by Mr. Funston at the Arena. So many fond memories…so many adventures…so many friends; and we were all better for knowing your mom and dad both! May each of you be able to celebrate Frank and treasure only your fondest memories.
Gentle hugs & warm regards
Carol (Ross) Coleman

We are sorry to hear of Frank’s passing. I would like to say on behalf of the 1987 CCAT hockey team that Frank was a great coach & mentor. Thanks Frank for putting up with us & teaching us to be better men!

Our sympathy to the family…Frank was such a true gentleman. We were so happy to have shared a meal with him at Russ and Rose’s a couple of years ago. He was so interesting and by the gleam in his eyes when he spoke of Joan and his family you could tell they were the world to him…may your memories sustain you at this sad time. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

To the Funston Family,

Our deepest condolences on the passing of your Father. Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of you at this difficult time. May you all find comfort in your memories.

Nina Knee and family

From the foggy memories of my childhood to those from more recent visits, “Uncle Frank” was always funny, happy, and a pleasure to be around… a good warm soul that will be missed.

Our hearts and thoughts go out to you all.

Rick, Ron, Randy,Kathy,Rob
Great memories with Frank at Randall Arena, taught me lots about hockey!!
A true gentleman , my condolences to you all
Ron Kennedy

Rick, Ron, Randy,Kathy,Rob
Great memories with Frank at Randall Arena, taught me lots about hockey!!
A true gentleman , my condolences to you all
Ron Kennedy

I met Frank only a few times, but on the last occasion, a few years ago, I discovered that he was a very entertaining storyteller. Clearly he had a way with words, and a great sense of humour as well. Condolences to the family. I’m sure Frank will be well remembered and missed.

Ron and Sherry and family. We are sorry for the loss of your beloved Dad and you are going to miss him in your lives. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Sorry we were unable to attend the visitation for Frank. Your family has lost a great man. We will always associate Frank with the Stephen Township Arena, hockey and the benefits of his strength and wisdom that the community of Huron Park was privileged to receive. Our sincere sympathies for your loss.