Franklin Bonnewell Obituary Franklin A. Bonnewell Suffolk - Franklin Augusta Bonnewell, 78, passed away on March 12, 2017. He was predeceased by his parents, Frank Augusta Bonnewell and Mary Diggs Rowe Bonnewell. Frank is survived by his wife Shirley and his best little buddy "Tommy" as well as his brother in law David E. Butler and wife Elaine of Portsmouth. Also a very special friend Mike Ozmon. Frank was fortunate to be a friend of Bill W. for over 30 years and as such his life was touched by many and he in turn touched many other lives. Frank served his country in the U. S. Army; upon his return to Portsmouth he joined the Police Department where he attained the rank of Detective Lieutenant. Frank was deeply involved with Masonry becoming a Master Mason in 1996 and serving as Worshipful Master of Nansemond 77 as well as Worshipful Master of Ivor 291. He served as District Deputy Grand Master 33rd district in 2006. He was also with Mt Horeb Royal Arch Chapter 11, Portsmouth Commandery 5 and Driver Order of the Eastern Star. Frank joined the Portsmouth Scottish Rite in 1997 with the honors of KCCH bestowed in 2001 and 33rd degree IGH in 2005. A memorial service with Masonic Rites and Military Honors will be conducted on Friday, March 17, 2017 at 3 PM by Rev. Cliff Whitlock in Baker-Foster Funeral Home, 5685 Lee Farm Lane, Suffolk VA 23435. The family will receive friends following the service at the funeral home. A private interment will take place at a later time at Albert G. Horton Jr. Memorial Veterans Cemetery. Condolences may be registered at bakerfoster.com He will be missed by his wife, "Tommy" and his many friends. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- See also: 1) https://www.rwbakerfh.com/obituaries/obituary-listings?searchName=Franklin+Bonnewell&page=1 2) https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/pilotonline/name/franklin-bonnewell-obituary?id=11133150 3) https://www.pilotonline.com/obituaries/Franklin-A-Bonnewell/ ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ### Narrative Summary of the Obituary Franklin Augusta Bonnewell, 78, passed away on 12 March 2017. He served in the U.S. Army and later became a Detective Lieutenant in Portsmouth Police Department. Bonnewell was deeply involved in Masonry, serving in various roles. He was survived by his wife Shirley and his dog "Tommy". ### Narrative Summary of Funeral Services A memorial service with Masonic Rites and Military Honors was conducted on 17 March 2017 at Baker-Foster Funeral Home, Suffolk VA. A private interment took place later at Albert G. Horton Jr. Memorial Veterans Cemetery. The family received friends following the service at the funeral home. ### The Edited Obituary Franklin A. Bonnewell Suffolk - Franklin Augusta Bonnewell, 78, passed away on 12 March 2017. He was predeceased by his parents, Frank Augusta Bonnewell and Mary Diggs Rowe Bonnewell. Frank is survived by his wife Shirley and his best little buddy "Tommy" as well as his brother in law David E. Butler and wife Elaine of Portsmouth. Also a very special friend Mike Ozmon. Frank was fortunate to be a friend of Bill W. for over 30 years and as such his life was touched by many and he in turn touched many other lives. Frank served his country in the U.S. Army; upon his return to Portsmouth he joined the Police Department where he attained the rank of Detective Lieutenant. Frank was deeply involved with Masonry becoming a Master Mason in 1996 and serving as Worshipful Master of Nansemond 77 as well as Worshipful Master of Ivor 291. He served as District Deputy Grand Master 33rd district in 2006. He was also with Mt Horeb Royal Arch Chapter 11, Portsmouth Commandery 5 and Driver Order of the Eastern Star. Frank joined the Portsmouth Scottish Rite in 1997 with the honors of KCCH bestowed in 2001 and 33rd degree IGH in 2005. A memorial service with Masonic Rites and Military Honors will be conducted on Friday, 17 March 2017 at 3 PM by Rev. Cliff Whitlock in Baker-Foster Funeral Home, 5685 Lee Farm Lane, Suffolk VA 23435. The family will receive friends following the service at the funeral home. A private interment will take place at a later time at Albert G. Horton Jr. Memorial Veterans Cemetery. Condolences may be registered at bakerfoster.com He will be missed by his wife, "Tommy" and his many friends. ### Vital Statistics Summary | Name | Franklin Augusta Bonnewell | |---------|-------------------------------| | Age | 78 | | Birth | 1939 (estimated); Unknown | | Death | 12 March 2017; Suffolk | ### Table of Relationships | Name | Relationship | Residence | |-------------------------------|-----------------------|------------------------| | Franklin Augusta Bonnewell | Decedent | Suffolk, VA | | Shirley Bonnewell | Spouse | Suffolk, VA | | Frank Augusta Bonnewell | Predeceased Parent | -- | | Mary Diggs Rowe Bonnewell | Predeceased Parent | -- | | David E. Butler | Brother-in-law | Portsmouth, VA | | Elaine Butler | Sister-in-law | Portsmouth, VA | | Mike Ozmon | Special Friend | Unknown | | Tommy | Pet | Suffolk, VA | ### Other Relevant Information 1. Franklin Bonnewell served in the U.S. Army. 2. He joined the Portsmouth Police Department after his military service. 3. He attained the rank of Detective Lieutenant in the Police Department. 4. Bonnewell was deeply involved with Masonry. 5. He became a Master Mason in 1996. 6. He served as Worshipful Master of Nansemond 77. 7. He also served as Worshipful Master of Ivor 291. 8. In 2006, he served as District Deputy Grand Master 33rd district. 9. He was associated with Mt Horeb Royal Arch Chapter 11, Portsmouth Commandery 5, and Driver Order of the Eastern Star. 10. Bonnewell joined the Portsmouth Scottish Rite in 1997. 11. He received the honors of KCCH in 2001. 12. In 2005, he was bestowed with the 33rd degree IGH. 13. He was a friend of Bill W. for over 30 years, indicating involvement in Alcoholics Anonymous.