Francis X. Green

1940-2018

West Palm Beach, FL - Francis X. Green, 78, formerly of West Springfield, died peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, August 30.  Frank was born in Agawam the son of Joseph & Anna (George) Green.  He lived most of his life in West Springfield devoting 30 years of service as Patrolman in the West Springfield Police Dept.  He was a patron of St. Anthony's Maronite Catholic Church of Springfield.  Following retirement he worked in real estate with his loving wife, Judith E. (Bennett) Green, to whom he was married 55 years.  His favorite pastime was devoting himself to others in need and loving his grandchildren & family.  He was predeceased by his wife Judi, son Steven F. Green and great-grandaughter Avery Francoeur-Salyer.  He leaves his children Daniel G. Green & wife, Cindi of Agawam and Kelly Green Francoeur & husband, Gary of Southwick, daughter-in-law Bonnie Baer-Green of W. Springfield, 7 cherished grandchildren - Kevin and his wife Sara, Nicole, & Nathan Green, Emily & Caroline Francoeur, Brian Forsman & wife Jenna, Nicole Beaudry and 2 great-grandchildren Noah & Avery Forsman.  He also leaves his sister Nancy Lane & husband Bill; brother Thomas Green & wife Betty, as well as many extended family members and friends.  Frank was also predeceased by his sister Joanne Maynard and brother Joseph.  Family and friends are invited to visiting hours at the West Springfield Curran-Jones Funeral Home on Sunday, October 28th from 2:00-4:00 pm with a prayer service at 4:00 pm.  Burial will be at the convenience of the family.  In lieu of flowers, tribute contributions may be made to JDRF.org - Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.  For more details please visit curranjones.com.