Francis (Frank) G. Proudfoot, age 84, of Stratford, beloved husband of Patricia A. (Pray) Proudfoot, passed away on April 11, 2020, at Ludlow Health Center in Fairfield.

Francis was born in Queens, New York on December 23, 1935, to the late Francis C. and Irene (Thiebault) Proudfoot and had been a longtime Stratford area resident. He was a U. S. Navy veteran and retired from the Stratford Fire Department after 25 years of service. Francis was a deeply religious man and longtime member of St. Mark Church in Stratford where he was a Eucharistic Minister and a member of the Rosary Group. He was also a member of the Town of Stratford Employees Group and the Knights of Columbus St. Virgilius Council 185 Newtown, CT.

Survivors in addition to his beloved wife of 61 years include his devoted sons, Francis G. Proudfoot of Shelton, Jeffrey Proudfoot and his wife Angela of Stratford, and Christopher Proudfoot and his wife Donna of Trumbull, 5 cherished grandchildren, Michael, Meghan (Pete), Britney, Briana, and Catherine, a great-granddaughter, Anya and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Francis was pre-deceased by his brothers, William, Robert and Richard.

Frank loved his family, faith, friends, and Disney and will lovingly be remembered as a kind, gentle man- good husband, father and grandfather.

A Memorial Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, October 16 ^th at 11 a.m. meeting directly at St. Mark's Church 500 Wigwam Lane Stratford.  Military honors will be rendered immediately following the mass.