MADBURY, N.H. — Francis Joseph “Frank” Nicgorski, 86, of Madbury, N.H., died peacefully on Saturday, March 26, 2016.

Francis was born on Sept. 6, 1929, in Salem, Mass., the son of the late Joseph and Corine (Arnoldy) Nicgorski.

Francis was a resident of Salem, Mass., until 1992, when he retired to Bridgton, Maine, with his wife of 57 years, Irene (Malolepszy) Nicgorski, to enjoy skiing and lakeside living. Francis lived his life overflowing with love for his family and has left us all with many fond inspirational memories. His last few months were spent at Carriage Hill Assisted Living in Madbury, N.H., where he made some great friendships. He will be sadly missed by all.

He is survived by his five children: Dana Nicgorski and wife Claudia of Salem, Mass., Gary Nicgorski and wife Irene of Beverly, Mass., Debra Tremblay and husband Roland of Epping, N.H., Elizabeth Owens and husband Tim of Thousand Oaks, Calif., and Eric Nicgorski of Roseville, Mich. He is also survived by eight grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his wife, Irene Nicgorski.

Francis will forever be in our hearts.