Freeman Frank, District 1 director, has died

[whitefork]

I met Freeman about 20 years ago at the chess club in Malden Mass. He'd come looking for a game. He was a history teacher, writer, and a fine raconteur as well as a strong player.
He'll be missed by all of us here in New England.

http://www.funeralquestions.com/obits/r ... g_id=91739

[JR Smith]

I talked to Freeman many time on the phone about the New England District 1 Tournament. He was a gentleman and always helpful with information. We will miss him, his friends, his students, and checker players. I realize he touched many lives and positively influenced many a student from reading the guestbook. We all should strive to be better and be remembered as he is. God Bless you Freeman Frank, and my deepest sympathy to all who knew you and your family. He left so many with only fond memories.

[whitefork]

I don't know how long this obit will be available. The Globe did a fine writeup of Freeman's career, even if they did omit his checkers-playing side.

http://www.boston.com/news/globe/obitua ... ory_at_76/