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Franklin Dobson Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Apr. 13, 2017.

Franklin S. Dobson, 78, died on Tuesday, April 11, 2017 from smoke inhalation caused by a fire at his residence in Annapolis, MD.



Frank was born April 26, 1938 in Annapolis, Maryland and was a lifelong area resident and an alumni of Severn School. He attended the Naval Academy before transferring to University of Maryland, where he played lacrosse. He owned and operated “Mr. Bush Garden Center” for many years where friends frequently visited to enjoy the constant entertainment.



He is survived by his sister, Joan Whiteley, his nephews Scotty, Tommy and Andy Whiteley and his grandnieces Ashley and Alex Whiteley.



Frank was well known for his incredible, humorous personality and liked by many people. He truly saw the good in every person and his home was always open for anyone that wanted to come by to visit, have a drink, or to be given a nickname. He will be deeply missed by family and friends. His stories will be passed on for many years to come as he was a true legend amongst friends.



There will be a “Celebration of Life” for Frank announced in the near future and all friends are encouraged to come.

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August 2, 2017

Barry Ashworth

I was a classmate of Frank at Severn in '56 and '57. I remember Frank best for that time as a truly great guy with a fantastic attitude towards life and his buddies, and knew his sister, Joan too----a wonderful Family. I am so sorry to hear of his passing.

May 24, 2017

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Doug & Karen Salter

Oh dear Frankie, Doug and I will miss you beyond words. For us and I'm sure innumerable others the & end of an era; has arrived with your passing, no doubt about it. Few people have given so much joy to so many friends in their lifetime as you did. Frankie, thank you for nearly a century of fun, deep friendship, generosity, and all the good times that seem to follow you around. Doug is enroute to meet his daughters in Phoenix (something planned long ago) and is so upset that he can't be at your memorial service, but is sure you knew, and still know, that you will always be with us in heart and spirit - and all those wonderful memories.

May 23, 2017

Janis Davern

Shall be there!

May 3, 2017

Wanda

My sincere condolences to the family. Have comfort in knowing that God has thoughts of peace towards us and he will give us hope.

May 2, 2017

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Linda Harten

Dear Joanie and boys, So very sorry for your loss. Frank was a friend of mine for many years and as we all know was quite a character. When I had family visiting at Xmas some years ago and the nursery was still open they could not get over the bar there and the fun time of picking out a tree. You definitely captured his essence in his obituary. He had so many friends and will be missed by all who knew him.

May 1, 2017

Dubby Washburn

My pal of 65+ years
So many good times
I'm sure you didn't write any of it down
Neither did I
Bon Voyage
Dubby

April 27, 2017

Dear Joanie and Family, please accept our deepest sympathies on Frank's passing. He will be long remembered by all of us who knew him and appreciate the time we spent with him. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Marge & George Keen, Durango, CO

April 27, 2017

Marge & George Keen

April 27, 2017

Captain James M. Summer Trash

Dobbie you were one of a kind.You were the original Severn River Rat and loved the good life above all else. The stories we could tell and the adventures we had will be remembered for years. May you forever rest peacefully my friend.

April 27, 2017

Dear Joan and Family-Holly and I were saddened to learn of your Brother's passing. I know it was unexpected yet tragic and we are truly sorry. We want you to know you all are in our thoughts and prayers. Take care. With love, Holly and Doug Meekins

April 26, 2017

We will miss you there where many great times shared.
Nancy, Bill Suzy and Bill Kennerly

April 26, 2017

Janis Davern

Happy Birthday to you...Happy Birthday to you...Happy Birthday Dear Frank...Happy Birthday to you!!! We shall miss you sooo very much...however, we are so Heavenly blessed to have a one-of-a-kind Guardian Angel among us now! Love you.. be active dear Angel of ours!

April 25, 2017

Sharon Richards

Frank definately had a truly huge heart which is rare and admired. Frank always welcomed us when we came to visit and fish. He surely will be missed.

Sharon Richards and Mike Moyer

April 25, 2017

Jim Haley

Frankie, you will be missed What a great time we had with the Sherwood Crowd. God Bless and Rest In Peace

April 25, 2017

Mary G

So sad. Prayers for his family and all who loved him.

April 24, 2017

Frank lived and loved and left and the world will never be the same again.
A great Annapolis legend Sincere sympathy,
Connie Cadwell

April 24, 2017

We will all miss you.Rest in peace. Dianne & Bobby Dodson.

April 24, 2017

Biz Snyder

New frank for many years it was one heck of a guy you had to know him to appreciate him he will be missed by many

April 23, 2017

Mary Jo Duvall

Uncle Frank you will be missed! I will never forget all the fun times and laughs we had through the years! Love Jo Jo

April 23, 2017

CH

I'm very sorry for the loss of your loved one. May you find comfort in prayer, in family and friends (Romans 12:12 and 15.

April 23, 2017

Doug Salter

If true friends can be counted on one hand, I just lost a finger.

April 22, 2017

Janet Richardson-Pearson

My sympathies in your loss. While it's been many, many years since I last saw Frankie, I do remember his good nature and his desire for everyone to have a good time. Janet Richardson-Pearson (formerly Mrs. David Richardson)

April 22, 2017

Donna Gerard

April 22, 2017

Vice Admiral Ed Straw

Frank was loved and will be sorely missed by his USNA 1961 classmates.

April 22, 2017

Kristen Saunders

Uncle frank we will miss you very much ! Thanks for being such a good friend to my dad ... "pole cat"

Love ,
"pole kitten"

April 22, 2017

He will be missed. Cacky & Joe Janssens

April 21, 2017

Betsy Earley

April 20, 2017

Janis Davern

Will be soooooooooo missed by sooooooooo many people. On behalf of all who knew you...Thank you Frank for all the memories. God love ya. Miss ya already! Blue Angels gathering will never be the same...Rest in peace "my man".

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