Francis W. Caswell, 74

Francis W. "Frank" Caswell, 74, died peacefully Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2006 at his Jamestown home after a long and valiant battle with Lewy body dementia. He was the husband of Diane (Cartier) Caswell for 50 years.

Mr. Caswell was the second son of Frederic and Hannah (Grinnell) Caswell. A native Jamestowner, he attended the Jamestown Elementary School, Rogers High School in Newport, class of 1950, and was a graduate of the Rhode Island School of Design, class of 1954, earning his degree in advertising design. He worked at several advertising agencies in Boston and Providence, and then retired in 1992 from the Providence Journal after a 28-year career there as copy layout manager.

Besides his wife he leaves five children, Lori, Christopher, Lisa, Peter and Paul; eight grandchildren, Joshua, Gregory, Matthew, Daniel, Margaret and Joseph Caswell and Silas and Madeline Price; his sister, Nancy Mason; brother, Chet Caswell, a sister-in-law; and many cousins, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his granddaughter Elizabeth Ann Caswell.

Mr. Caswell was active in Jamestown life, as a leader in Scouting with his sons, as a member and chairman of the Jamestown Zoning Board of Review, and as an early participant in the Fools' Rules Regatta. For many summers, he could be found at every opportunity sailing with his family. He had the true soul of an artist cherishing the beauties of nature, especially when seen from Narragansett Bay or through the lens of his camera. He was called "Skipper" by his children and grandchildren. He was a stoic who endured much with little complaint.

While he considered his family to be his proudest accomplishment, Mr. Caswell took enormous pleasure in his photography and from the wry and robust sense of humor he was able to share with his friends and colleagues. He enjoyed being the first cartoonist for the Jamestown Press, extending a hobby that he practiced all his life. The family requests if you find

yourself near or on the water of Narragansett Bay, please throw a pebble in the water in Frank's memory.

A memorial service with ties optional will be held at 3 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 12, at Saint Matthew's Episcopal Church, 87 Narragansett Ave. A reception will follow. His family has chosen to omit visiting hours. In lieu of flowers, donations would be appreciated to The Lewy Body Dementia Association, Inc., PO Box 451429, Atlanta, GA 31145-9429. Online condolences can be accessed by visiting www.legacy.com.