Dennis L. Fraughton, 63, of Jefferson passed away at his home on July 2. He was born May 9, 1947, the son of the late Mary Fraughton.
Dennis was born in Rockland and attended local schools before leaving early to enlist in the U.S. Marine Corps. After enlisting he did four tours of duty in Vietnam. After leaving the service and returning home, he began his career as a commercial scallop fisherman with his father-in-law Robert Powell.
He was the captain of scallop boats from Gloucester to New Bedford, Mass. He continued on this career path for over 35 years, finally ending his career on the fishing vessel Patches from Gloucester, Mass. In his younger years he enjoyed riding on his Harley Davidson motorcycle. He loved the water which is why he spent most of his life aboard ship. He loved the time he was able to spend with his family especially his grandchildren. He could always be found playing with them or taking them to places. He truly loved being a grandfather.
Survivors include sons, Eric Fraughton Sr. and companion Stephanie Clayter of Waldoboro, Ryan Fraughton and companion Tabitha Benner of Waldoboro, Travis Fraughton of Effingham, N.H., Jason Ramos of New Bedford, Mass., and Christopher Benner of Thomaston; daughters, Tiffanee Fraughton of Waldoboro and Kaitee Fraughton of Stonington; step-daughters, Brittany Lailer of Warren and Brandi Lailer of Jefferson; grandchildren, Alexiee Morales of Waldoboro, Kolby Fraughton of Waldoboro, Kailee Fraughton of Waldoboro, Ry-Lee Fraughton of Stonington, Lyla Fraughton of Stonington, Leia Fraughton of Stonington, Ben Dubord of Waldoboro, Macallah Dubord of Waldoboro, Eric Fraughton Jr. of Waldoboro, Dylan Benner of Thomaston, Danni-Lynn Benner of Thomaston, Keianna Soucia of Jefferson, and Bailee Dare of Warren; many aunts, uncles, cousins, nephews, and nieces of the Barnes and Wall families of Rockland; best friends, Kristopher Young of Gloucester, Mass. and Kevin Genthner and companion Nancy Stewart of Waldoboro; and his beloved dog, Oscar.
Service to be announced at a later date.
Arrangements are entrusted to Hall Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 949 Main St., Waldoboro, ME 04572.
