Francis G. \u201cFran\u201d Oakden \u2013 66 \u2013 of 7914 State Route 36, Arkport, formerly of Hornell, died early Wednesday morning (November 30, 2016) at Strong Memorial Hospital, following a long illness.<\/p>\n
Born in Tuscarora, NY on October 29, 1950, he was the son of Hollis & Flora Oakden.<\/p>\n
Fran grew up in the Corning & Addison areas and attended school at Elmira Southside. He was a veteran of the US Army (1967-1974), having served two tours of duty in Vietnam. He had been employed as a mechanic at Morrison-Knudsen Corporation (M-K) for many years.<\/p>\n
He was preceded in death by his brother, Wayne Oakden.<\/p>\n
He was married to the former Burglind \u201cBrook\u201d Clancy who survives. Also surviving are 1 daughter, Julie Oakden of Arkport; 2 sons, Jason Oakden of Nevada and Casey Oakden of Hornell; 1 brother, Larry Oakden; 3 sisters, Sue McCain, Shirley Plaisted and Joan Bates;
\n2 grandchildren, Kaitlyn Gallese and Collin Gallese; several nieces & nephews.<\/p>\n
At Fran\u2019s there will be no calling hours or services.<\/p>\n
Funeral arrangements are in care of the Dagon Funeral Home, 38 Church St., Hornell, NY.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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