Birth date: Jun 7, 1960 Death date: May 4, 2026
Francis “Frank” Thomas Motard Sr. lived a life rooted in faith, family, strength, and service. He was a devoted husband to his wife, Suzanne, of 46 years; a proud father of six children; and the beloved “Pepe’” to his grandchildre Read Obituary
Just a quick note. Frank taught me how to drive. To palm the steering wheel when making turns. Just one of many lessons.
One of my favorite memories was when Sue and him first got together. Frank, My Uncle Dick( Sue's dad ), my cousin Paul (Sue's brother ), myself all went to this nursing home to put a musical show on for them. I never heard Frank or Paul sing before. I was surprised how well they did. Blowing in the wind, Mr. Tambourine Man. Leaving on an airplane were just a few songs we all performed. They all played guitars. I was on tambourine and bongos. I thought it was one of the coolest things anyone could do. I've heard Frank sign several times in my life. I enjoy his voice each time. I asked him to play guitar for a song I wanted to record. Sadly we never could make it happen. This song has stuck with me since I first meet Frank. Sue, Paul, my brother Tom and I went to teen meetings every Thursday night at St. Rita's in Lowell. It was such a positive place for teenagers who were looking for a better life. It was the Lord's Prayer that we sung. They way the song went has stayed with me the past 50 plus years. Half the group sang a verse and the other half repeated the lyrics. It's was super catchy and filled with God's words. I've learned a lot from Frank and have wonderful memories. I love and miss you and will catch you on the other side. Rest easy Frank. My deepest condolences to Sue, the whole Motard family and all who knew and loved Frank.
One of my fondest memories was when we lived down the street(ish) and me and Suzy were in her room playing with the cats (we were youngins). We decided we wanted to go outside so we put the kittens in her dresser drawers so they would be there when we came back in. Little did we know Uncle a frank and Aunt Sue would end up searching the house to find where the “meowing” was coming from lol.
Also, last year I bought a new car while visiting and Uncle Frank (even with everything going on with his health) came out front of Moms and helped myself and Kate program our new cars lol.
I will miss him very much!
Love,
Jenny
I’m so sorry to hear of Frank’s passing. I was one of those “troubled teens” he and Sue took in back in 2001 and am entirely grateful to him for opening his home to me. I wasn’t not raised with affection and had no familial support and because of this, I was very hard to love and questioned everything. I think that Frank would be very proud of who I’ve become- I raised a daughter as a single parent, went back to college, have a lucrative career in the legal field, and just celebrated my daughters graduation from college. While my childhood did not bring me the love and support I needed, Frank and Sue showed me the love and support I was supposed to have and this I carried with me in raising my own. Thank you, Frank, for opening your home to me and showing me “family”.
When I was a kid I used to stay at uncle/pepe franks house every weekend. And every weekend was a new adventure didn’t matter where he lived. His house was a home away from home. Love you uncle/pepe frank
Very hard to find the most memory of times with my Baby Brother. There were so so many awesome times. One I will cherish always is how he was there for me and Rollie when I was losing Rollie. They came almost everyday to just spend time with us and be there for support, comfort and help till the last minute. I wish I was well enough to do the same for him. I tried as often as I could. Frank was always there when anyone needed his help. Loved spending some afternoons at the River in New Port Richey with Frank, Sue, Rollie and I for an afternoon lunch and to just enjoy each others company and the beautiful afternoon. Love and miss my Baby Brother Frank so much. Till we meet again Bro.
