Francis M. Wright

Francis M. Wright, 91, of Exton, passed away at Sunrise of Exton on Tuesday, July 27, 2021. Born in Bryn Mawr, PA he was the son of the late Francis M. Wright and Marguerite (Moore) Wright. He was the beloved husband of the late Nelda T. Wright.

Francis honorably served our nation in the United States Navy during WWII, serving on a submarine in the Mediterranean Sea.

He obtained his teaching degree from Villanova, his master's degree from Temple University, and pursued credits toward his doctorate degree.  He taught mathematics at Pitman High School and then at Upper Merion High School, where he became Assistant Athletic Director and later retired as Assistant Superintendent for Pupil Services.   He coached baseball at Upper Merion in King of Prussia and coached high school golf in Fort Myers, FL. While living in Fort Myers he became a  PGA apprentice and taught golf. 

Francis was energetic, outgoing, gregarious, and young at heart.  He loved singing and dancing.  He loved his children and adored his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.  

He is survived by eight children: Frank M. Wright of Kennett Square, PA, Michael D. Wright of Warminster, PA, Charles Wright and wife, Melody of Sandwich, MA, Marguerite A. Lee and husband, Gary, of Avondale, PA, Donald Wright and his wife, Vera, of Plymouth Meeting,  Suzane M. Barr and husband,  Jack, of Drexel Hill, PA, Ellen T. Woodruff and her husband, Randall,  of Lee’s Summit, MO and Michele W. Needham and husband, David, of Valley Twp., PA. Additionally, he is survived by 16 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Malachi Church, 76 St. Malachi Road, Cochranville, PA 19330, at 10:30 AM on Tuesday, August 3, 2021. Friends and family are invited to attend a visitation period from 9:30 AM until the start of the service. Interment will take place in the adjoining cemetery following the service.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the Wilde Funeral Home of Parkesburg. Online condolences can be made at www.wildefuneralhome.com. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to St. Jude’s Research Hospital at https://www.stjude.org/