Obituary of Frances Ahkao ~ 2009
Transcribed by Joan S Dunn
Source: New Bern Sun Journal Sunday, Apr 19, 2009
Frances Ahkao, 97, of Oriental died Saturday, April 11, 2009. She was
born on August 2, 1911. Frances was the patriarch of the Polish side of
the family. She lived in Schenectady, N.Y., for most of her life. In her
earlier years, she worked for the telephone company as a telephone
operator and later became, with her husband, Joseph, the owners of several
Jackson Avenue Apartments. There she helped many people, both young and
old, who till this day remember and speak of her with great respect and
regard. The last 13 years of her life were spent living in Oriental,
North Carolina, with her son Richard and daughter-in-law, Jean. She was a
member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Schenectady, N.Y., and
St. Peter the Fisherman Catholic Church in Oriental. She loved life, loved
her church and family, and loved reading books. She was preceded in death
by her husband, Joseph. She is survived by her son, Richard of Oriental;
four grandchildren, Roxane McPeters of Albany, N.Y., Richard J. Ahkao of
Belleville, Mich., Allen P. Ahkao of Berkeley Heights, N.J. and Andrew
Ahkao of Dumont, N.J.; and 10 great-grandchildren. A memorial service
will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, April 20, at St. Peter the Fisherman
Catholic Church in Oriental with Father Paul Mizener officiating.
Arrangements by Bryant Funeral Home & Cremations, Alliance.
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