FRANCIS L. KAUFMAN
DEXTER, Francis L. Kaufman, 89, died May 5, 2004, at a Dover-Foxcroft nursing home. He was born March 11, 1915, in Andover, New Jersey son of Gustave and Emily (Waer) Kaufmann. He owned and operated a Ford dealership in Dexter for over 40 years. He loved flying and had several small planes. He also loved to go fly-fishing and was a long time member of the Dexter Club. In later years he enjoyed buying and selling antiques. He was predeceased by his wife Bertha E. (Clark) Kaufman of 60 years in 1996, and a brother, Howard.

He is survived by two sons and their wives, Roger and Beverly Kaufman of Dover-Foxcroft and Lee and Peggy Kaufman of Dexter; a brother and his wife, Emil and Norma Kaufmann of Albion; a sister Ruth Jones of Florida; brothers-in-law and their wives, Frank and Charlene Clark, Gordon and Marilyn Clark and Dennis Clark; 5 grandchildren, Jeffrey, Douglas and Ute Kaufman, Kelly and Anthony Phillips, LeAnn and Raymond Miller, and Christine Moulton; 6 great grandchildren, Megan and Chad Phillips, Ethan and Emmalee Moulton, Jared and Gretchen Miller; several nieces and nephews.

Graveside services will be held 10 AM, Friday May 14, 2004, at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery in Dexter. Those who wish may make donations in his memory to the charity of your choice. Arrangements by Crosby & Neal Funeral Home, Dexter.