Frank J. Dabrowski, 94, of Manchester, N.H., passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on October 31, 2026. Born on April 13, 1932, he was the son of Stanley and Stella (Swist) Dabrowski. Frank was joined in marriage with Lorraine Caron July 4, 1961. Frank was a loving husband, amazing father, uncle, grandfather, great grandfather and friend to all.

A graduate of Central high school in 1949, he served in the Army in the Korean War from 1952 to 1954. As president of Stans Paint Store, he worked the family business for almost 56 years until his retirement and the closing of the store in 2005. He was a well-known businessman and friendly face to all who frequented the store.

Playing cribbage was his favorite pastime along with feeding and watching the variety of birds and wildlife in his back yard, taking care of his lawn and watching his two granddaughters play sports. He was a regular at their games and school events. Family barbeques, parties and Sunday dinners where something he loved to share with family and friends. You might see him enjoying a Whiskey Sour or a Miller High Life beer. His kind, gentle, giving and hardworking spirit will be greatly missed by all that knew him.

Frank is survived by his children, Pamela Gaudreault and her husband Robert of Candia NH; Patricia Hanson and her husband James of Manchester NH; Paul Dabrowski of Manchester NH; his grandchildren Haley Dupuis and her husband Justin of Raymond NH; Amanda Gaudreault of Newmarket NH; his great grandson Jettson Dupuis; a sister Phyllis Bodnar of Manchester NH; along with many nieces, nephews and close family friends.

In addition to his parents, Frank was preceded in death by his wife, Lorraine, and his brother, Stanley Dabrowski.

A Memorial Gathering will be held on Friday, November 6, 2026, from 5pm to 6pm at the Cremation Society of New Hampshire, 243 Hanover St Manchester, NH, followed by a Memorial Service at 6pm. A private burial will take place at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Frank's memory may be made to the NH Audubon society at NHAudubon.org.

To view Frank's online tribute, send condolences to the family, or for more information, please visit www.csnh.com.