Francis Arthur “Fran” Aurora, age 83 of Cornelia, Georgia passed away on Tuesday, June 28, 2022 following a period of declining health.
Born in Brooklyn, New York on March 05, 1939, he was the son of the late Frank Carl & Anna Victorine Triano Aurora. Fran was a veteran who proudly served his country in the United States Army. He retired from Raytheon Company with over 20 years of dedicated service. Before moving to Georgia, Fran and his family lived in Connecticut and Florida. In his spare time, he enjoyed woodworking and gardening. Fran was of the Catholic Faith.
Survivors include his loving wife of 60 years, Patricia Ann Hemingway Aurora of Cornelia, GA; children, Chris & Teri Aurora of Clarkesville, GA; Vicky English of Tampa, FL; Gary & Tina Aurora of Littleton, CO; sister, Marilyn Ferry of Thomaston, CT; grandchildren, Alex English, Garrett Aurora, Emily Aurora, & Julia Aurora; other relatives, & friends.
A funeral mass will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday, July 01, 2022 at St. Mark Catholic Church in Clarkesville, Georgia. Inurnment will follow in the Hillside Gardens Cemetery. Military honors will be provided by the Grant Reeves Honor Guard.
An online guest registry is available for the Aurora family at www.HillsideMemorialChapel.com
Arrangements by Hillside Memorial Chapel, Clarkesville, Georgia. (706) 754-6256
