WINSLOW – Francis L. Cassidy, 90, passed away peacefully February 20, 2023, at a Bangor nursing home. He was born December 16, 1932, in Skowhegan, the son of Daniel F. and Odell M. (Thibodeau) Cassidy.

At an early age, Francis grew up in Portland, and attended Portland grade school. The family moved to Winslow where they purchased, owned, and operated Cassidy’s Market and served the community for over 40 years. Francis attended Winslow High School, where he was captain of the football team. Shortly after graduating, he was drafted into the Army to serve in the Korean War. While in the Army, he volunteered for the 11th Airborne, where he became an Airborne Medic. After his service, he attended a meat-cutting school in Toledo, Ohio and returned home to work for Cassidy’s Market. Francis served his community as a Captain of the Winslow Fire Department for many years. He also participated in search and rescue scuba diving missions.

Francis enjoyed his time with family and friends at the Cassidy Family Farm, in Bingham, Maine; hunting, four-wheeling, and constant up-keeping of the family farm. He had great success on his hunts, earning a patch from the Big Buck Club, as well as success with the Maine Moose Hunt.

Francis cherished his lifelong relationships with his Army buddies; spending much time reminiscing with Norm Brackett, Johnny Bilodeau, Carrol Clark, as well life-long friends, Ky Paquette, and Rene Michaud.

Surviving Francis, are his children, Mark Cassidy and his wife, Gloria (Kee), of Eddington, Maine, Marjorie Cassidy, of Las Vegas, Nevada, and Barbara Rand and her husband, Joe, of West Grove, Pennsylvania; grandchildren, Angela Fernandez, Stephanie Rand, Samantha Rand, Avonne Buzbee, Kaitlyn Buzbee and Nicholas Cassidy; siblings, Agnes Cassidy and Daniel Cassidy and his wife, Jean; and many nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his wife, Bernice “Bunny” (Overlock); and brother, Lionel Cassidy. The family wishes to extend a heartfelt thank you to the staff at Maine Veteran’s Home, Bangor.

A Celebration of Francis’ Life will take place at a later date and time to be announced. Condolences to the family may be expressed at BrookingsSmith.com.



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