Francis Edward "Frank" McBride

Francis Edward "Frank" McBride obituary, Central Falls, RI

Francis Edward "Frank" McBride

Francis McBride Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Charles Coelho Funeral Home - Central Falls on Jul. 4, 2025.

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Francis E. "Frank" McBride, Jr. of Pawtucket passed away on June 29, 2025, at The Miriam Hospital in Providence following a courageous battle with cancer. Mr. McBride was 63. He was the beloved partner of Wendy Burch of Pawtucket.
Frank was born on October 13, 1961, in Pawtucket and was the son of the late Francis E. McBride, Sr. and Constance (Travers). He enlisted in the United States Army and later went on to embark on a successful career as a commercial painter, working for companies such as Commercial Painting and Adazani Painting Co.
Mr. McBride enjoyed trips to New Hampshire, in particular to Andover, NH where he owned land. He was also an avid Harley Davidson rider.
Mr. McBride is survived by his partner of many years Wendy Burch of Pawtucket. He was the loving Dad of Christine Bourgault of Pawtucket and Frank E. McBride of Pawtucket. Frank was the proud grandfather of O'Livia Lopes and Frank E. McBride. He was the brother of Steve Forcier of Arizona, Michael Forcier of Lincoln, the late Robert McBride, Thomas McBride and Jacqueline Viveiros. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews.
Visiting Hours to which relatives and friends are cordially invited to attend will be held on Monday July 7th from 9-11am in the Charles Coelho Funeral Home 151 Cross St. in Central Falls. Interment will follow in Notre Dame Cemetery in Pawtucket.
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