BELFAST — Francis A. Dudley, 89 of Belfast, died January 20, 2023 at Waldo County General Hospital, Belfast, Maine.

Francis was born July 1, 1933 in Brooks, Maine to Frederick W. Dudley and Eva E. (Cook) Dudley.  

He worked for several companies and was well known for his expertise in repairing commercial and residential sewing machines. In his later years, you would always find him at home, watching his favorite Western.

Francis was preceded in death by his first wife of fifty years, Beverley J. (Albee) Dudley. He was also preceded in death, by his second wife of fifteen years, Elizabeth (Patterson) Dudley; his daughter April (Roberts) Dudley; brothers Carl Dudley and Paul Dudley.

Francis is survived by four sons, Brent Dudley and wife Virginia of Harpswell, Farley Dudley and wife Linda of Brooks, Dale Dudley and wife Sharon of Lakeland Florida, Steven Dudley of Belfast. 

Francis is also survived by several grandchildren and great-grandchildren who loved and had great affection for him.

With profound sadness over our loss, but with love and thankfulness for him, our family will remember him for his steady temperament and timely wit while providing the road map for our work and life ethics we have today.

Due to the winter season, there will be a celebration of life announced in the spring at the Kinney Cemetery, Brooks Maine. Memories and condolences may be shared with the family at ripostafh.com.