Franklin Denny Cole Jr., 72

MILFORD - Franklin Denny Cole Jr., formerly of Newport Beach, Calif., passed away Saturday July 11, 2009, in the Milford Hospice Center, Milford. He was 72. Mr. Cole was born Sept. 23, 1936, in Smyrna, the son of the late Franklin D. and Edna Ritter Cole. He worked as a consultant in the communications industry for several years before retirement. Mr. Cole served in the United States Army. He enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren. Mr. Cole is survived by his wife, Jean Reilly Cole of Newport Beach, Calif.; two daughters, Leslie Cole of Pleasanton, Calif., and Barbara Cole of Newport Beach; two sons, Denny Cole of England and Bill Cole of Los Angeles, Calif.; a brother, Richard Cole of Dover; and two grandchildren, Alex and Christopher Cole. Graveside services will be 10 a.m. Saturday, July 18, in Odd Fellows Cemetery, DuPont Highway, Smyrna. Arrangements are by Faries Funeral Directors and Crematorium Inc., 29 South Main Street Smyrna. Condolence letters may be sent by visiting www.fariesfuneralhome.com.