BRUNSWICK – Francis P. Drouin, 82, passed away on Sept. 24, 2020 surrounded by his loving family at Mid-Coast Hospital.

Frank was born in Biddeford on August 28, 1938, to Rose Auclair. He proudly joined the Marines at the age of 17 and served his time in the military mostly in Brunswick where he met his wife Pauline on a blind date.

Frank enjoyed camping and going to the beach with his family. He loved to drive around aimlessly, stopping at several stores for scratch tickets and an occasional Bud!

He was an avid sports fan and loved watching games live and on television. Like a true Mainer, favorite teams were the Boston Red Sox and the New England Patriots.

He is survived by the love of his life, Pauline, his beautiful wife of 60 years; daughters Lisa, Michelle and Laurie; sons Dan, John, Rick and David; and a brother, Ron. He also leaves behind 14 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.

Frank was predeceased by his brother Louis Drouin of Winslow.

One of our fondest memories of Frank, known as Pepere to so many, was his trademark comment made at family gatherings, “None of you would be here without me. I made all of this.”

There will be a private celebration of life. A visitation will take place on Saturday, October 3, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the residence of Ted Carter & Greg Bembry, 99 Cousins Road, Buxton, ME, 04093.  Attendees are asked to wear masks and follow social distancing guidelines.  To honor Jake’s vibrant spirit, colored attire is suggested. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to a scholarship fund in Jacob’s memory. Checks can be sent and made payable to: Gorham High School, c/o Jake P. Dupuis Memorial Scholarship, 41 Morrill Avenue, Gorham, ME 04038, Attn: Barbara Quinn-Gagnon. In the memo line, please note Jake P. Dupuis Memorial Scholarship. Donations can also be made through Venmo @JakePDupuisMemorialScholarship.

Arrangements are being handled by Gorham Chapel of Dolby Blais & Segee, 76 State St., Gorham, ME 04038.