Franklin Delano Drew Sr., 81, of Raymond passed away unexpectedly on June 18, 2023.

He was born at home on Meadow Road in Raymond April 5, 1942, the youngest of 12 children. He was the son of Elsie Berry and Jesse Drew. Frank grew up in Raymond and attended schools there. He married the only love of his life, Christina Mae Jacobson on July 16, 1961. Frank loved his three sons unconditionally and was known to help them in any time of need.

Frank was a Jack-of-all-trades
including mechanic, masonry, woodsman and carpenter. He enjoyed working on and fabricating his own vehicles and equipment.

He is predeceased by his wife, son John Drew, parents, stepfather Homer Perkins, a grandson Steve Odum, siblings Joe Delan, Mary Kelly, Ruby Greenlaw, Harry Delan, Lawrence Delan, Willard Delan, Thomas Drew, Leroy Drew, Homer Drew and Ralph Drew.

Frank is survived by his sons, Franklin Drew Jr. of Gray and Robert Drew of Raymond and by his sister Evelyn Sawin of Poland Springs, grandchildren Callie Drew, Kristina Drew, Frank Drew, Jimmy Drew, Jacob Drew, Samuel Drew and several great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

A graveside service will be announced at a later date.