Francis "Frank" Despres, Sr.

Francis A. “Frank” Despres, Sr., 74, of Nashua, New Hampshire, passed away surrounded by the love of his family. Born on August 1, 1951, in Lynn, Massachusetts, Frank was a beacon of kindness whose gentle presence and unwavering devotion to family shaped every chapter of his life. Frank built a long and respected career as a supervisor in production, test, and service repair at Analogic, where he was admired for his steady leadership and strong work ethic. After retirement, he continued to give back to his community by working as a school bus driver in Manchester, NH, and Lowell, MA. A man who found joy in simple pleasures, Frank loved camping on a seasonal site, searching for hidden treasures at estate sales, and spending peaceful days fishing. His greatest happiness came from supporting his grandchildren in all their pursuits, whether he was cheering at a basketball game, attending a theater production, watching a ski race, or applauding an orchestra performance. Ever handy and eager to help, he delighted in tackling home projects and lending his skills to others. Frank was preceded in death by his parents, Antoine and Lorraine (Belliveau) Despres. He is survived by his children: Frankie Despres and fiancée Nicole Fillmore of New Boston, NH, and Frankie’s daughter, Raylynn Despres, Angela and Shaun Elwood of Derry, NH, and their son, Jacob Elwood, Caitlyn Despres of Milford, NH, and her son, Eddie Despres, Christina Philbrick, and her husband, Matt Philbrick. He is also survived by his brother, Charlie Despres, and his wife, Jean Despres, of Peabody, MA. Frank is survived by his beloved partner of over 13 years, Susan Sullivan, with whom he shared a warm, devoted, and loving life. He is lovingly remembered by Kelly and Dan O’Donnell and their children, Anna and Luke, as well as James and Colleen Sullivan and their children, Cailin and Wesley, all of Westford, MA—each of whom held a special place in his heart and enriched his life in countless ways. A funeral Mass will be held on Friday, December 12, 2025, at 10:00 AM at Saint Joseph the Worker Parish, 777 West Hollis Street, Nashua, NH. All are kindly asked to meet at the church. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Frank’s loving memory to the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute(www.dana-farber.org) or to Home Health & Hospice Care, Attention: The Community Hospice House of Merrimack, NH (www.hhhc.org). Frank will be remembered for his generosity, his easy smile, and the deep love he held for his family. His light will continue to shine in the hearts of all who knew him.

Francis "Frank" Despres, Sr.

August 1, 1951 - December 6, 2025