Franklin Louis Drew

DREW, Franklin Louis "Lou" 59, of Redding, CA, late of Georgetown, MA, passed away peacefully surrounded by his wife, daughter, granddaughter, and son-in-law, in Haverhill, MA, on August 26, 2011, after a long battle with Cancer. Loving husband of Melinda Adams of Redding, CA. Cherished father of Kathryn Angelena Kulikoski and her husband Christian Kulikoski of Georgetown, MA. Stepfather of Dr. Frederick Stich, Ph. D, of Redding, CA, Karl David Stich, Jr. and his wife Esther Stich of Pendleton, and Dr. James O'Dea, M.D., of Cincinnati, OH. Grandfather of newborn, Sasha Angelena Kulikoski of Georgetown, MA. Step-Grandfather of Karl David Stich II and Charles Frederick Stich of Pendleton, OR, and Marin, Maura, and Jack O'Dea of Cincinnati, OH. Beloved brother of Bernard Drew of North Manchester, IN, Connie Hatfield of Des Moines, IA, and Mae Darrow, State Center, IA. Also survived by 12 nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are welcome to attend a Memorial Mass on Tuesday, August 30, 2011, at 10:00AM, at Saint Mary's Church of Georgetown, MA, 94 Andover St., Georgetown, MA. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Lou's name to the Merrimack Valley Hospice House, 360 North Ave., Haverhill, MA 01830. Born in Chicago, IL, Lou was a Substance Abuse Counselor (Retired), Tai Chi Master, avid Golfer, prolific Artist, Actor in and Director of countless community theater productions, enthusiastic collector of autographs, antiquities and classic cars, fan of Star Trek, lover of dogs, and enjoyed eating doughnuts. Lou loved his family, counseled countless people to lasting sobriety, and had a devotion to St. Agrippina Di Mineo, Sicilia. He achieved his final goal of seeing his granddaughter, Sasha, born and holding her in his arms.

Published in The Boston Globe on Aug. 29, 2011