Frank W. Snell, 86, of Westport, passed away on Friday, Oct. 28, 2016, at Rhode Island Hospital. He was the husband of Narda L. (Miko) Snell; they were married for 52 years.

Mr. Snell was born in Fall River, son of the late Frank H. and Edna S. (Cory) Snell, and had been a lifelong resident of Tiverton prior to moving to Westport.

He was a graduate of the United States Merchant Marine Academy, Class of 1951 and was a Master of steam or motor vessels of any gross tons upon the ocean.

A veteran of the Korean Conflict, he served his country in the U.S. Navy as head of the navigation department and was the navigation officer of the USS Regulus, AF-57 in the Western Pacific. He worked in all deck capacities from deck cadet to permanent master. Prior to his retirement, he was employed by United States Lines, Inc. of One Broadway, NY, NY for 37 years. He was a member of the Amicable Congregational Church, Tiverton.

Survivors along with his wife include his son, Peter C. Snell and his wife Kathleen of Shelburne, V7.; his two grandchildren, Carolyn E. Snell and Andrew C. Snell; a niece, Diana Wilcox; and two nephews, George Neale and Phillip Neale. He was the brother of the late Barbara Neale.

His funeral was Tuesday, Nov. 1, at Amicable Congregational Church, Tiverton at 10 a.m. Interment will be in Hillside Cemetery, Tiverton.

Calling hours are respectfully omitted.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the USMMA Association & Foundation, P.O. Box 222011, Great Neck, NY 11022 or at USMMAAF.COM.

Arrangements are under the direction of the Potter Funeral Home, 81 Reed Rd., Westport, MA 02790.

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