Francis P. Quinn Sr., age 74, of Northboro, Massachusetts, died peacefully in his home, the morning of January 2, 2012 surrounded by his loving wife of 49 years, Carol Cosgrove Quinn, and his treasured seven children.

He leaves his devoted wife and mother of their children, Carol Cosgrove Quinn, and his five sons and two daughters: MaryAnn Quinn Kavanagh of Northboro, Francis P. Quinn Jr. and his wife Lori of Holden, Kevin W. Quinn and his wife Sheila of Needham, Brian M. Quinn and his wife Stephanie of Wynnewood, PA, Christopher C. Quinn and his wife Leslie of Holden, Patrick M. Quinn and his wife Amber of Westport, CT, and Erin Quinn Shannon and her husband David of Worcester. Among Fran and Carol’s many blessings are 16 beautiful grandchildren that hold their grandfather very near to each of their hearts.

Fran was born October 7, 1937 in Worcester, Massachusetts, the only child of Francis and Cecile Quinn. Fran lived most of his life in Worcester County, and settled in Northboro to raise his young family in 1973.

Fran graduated from North High in Worcester as an All-Star lettered athlete in three sports. He furthered his education at the College of the Holy Cross in Worcester, graduated in 1959, and as no surprise, was Captain of their golf team.

Upon graduation from Holy Cross, he met and later married his wife Carol Cosgrove. They courted while on the fairways and greens of Green Hill Golf Course, under the “tutelage” of Carol’s charismatic golf professional Uncle Walter Cosgrove.

Fran pursued a sales and marketing career in the pharmaceutical industry at Hoffman- LaRoche Laboratories out of Nutley, N.J. His remarkable and most impactful career with Roche spanned over 47 years. During that time, he received Presidential Achievement Awards commending his work ethic and proven results; year after year, decade after decade. He loved the challenge of his profession, respected his peers, and contributed to mentoring many careers in the process. The gift of Fran’s humble, yet powerful managerial influence assisted many people in launching remarkable careers that have helped to sculpt the future of countless individuals, and their families. Fran was a man that made a difference.