Obituary of Frank Duane Lea

Peacefully at the Gillis Lodge, Belfast on Sunday, August 24, 2025 the death occurred of Frank Duane Lea, formerly of Vernon River, age 83 years. 

Loving father of Tracey Lea (Albert Davies), Trevor Lea (Tracy), Troy Lea  and Tara Watts (Chris). Cherished grandfather of Jessica Lea, Jillian Lea, Connor Lea (Angela), Jordan Lea, Colin Lea (Alllison Vandale), Julia Lea, Liam Watts, Riley Watts and Finn Watts. Great-grandfather of Wesley and Gwen. Frank will be missed by his siblings Lawson Lea (Linda), Lorna Pirch (Gunther), Pauline White, and Doug Lea (Audrey). Predeceased by his wife Anna (Gillis); his parents Gordon and Irene (Reid) Lea; daughter-in-law Melanie Lea and by his brother-in-law Robert White.

Resting at Hillsboro Funeral Home.  A private family visitation and graveside service will be held.

Memorial donations may be made online to the Provincial Palliative Care Centre.