Frank L. Root Jr. of Hanson passed away Monday October 5, 2015 at the age of 71. Son of the late Frank L. Sr. and Ethel A. (Wiksten) Root. Survived by his favorite daughter Kristina M. Root and her husband Brian Gaucher of Brookfield, CT. Brother of Lawrence Root  and  Pamela Hinckley both of Hanson. A loving uncle and friend of many.

A memorial service will be held at the First Baptist Church of Hanson 214 Main St., Hanson on Saturday October 24th at 10 AM. Relatives and friends respectfully invited to attend. In lieu of flowers the family would like memorial contributions in Frank's memory to Dana Farber mailed to So. Shore Hospital Charitable Donations 55 Fogg Rd. So. Weymouth, MA 02190 Arrangements by Leighton-MacKinnon Funeral Home, Hanson. To write a condolence visit www.mackinnonfuneralhomes.com