Francis James Navin

Francis James Navin, a resident of Bel Air, MD, died at the age of 83 on October 20, 2016 at Forest Hill Health and Rehabilitation in Forest Hill, MD. He was born in Wilkes Barre, PA to Patrick Joseph and Dorothy (Virginis) Navin. A veteran of the U.S. Air Force, he served our country from 1952-1954 and was a member of American Legion Post #39 in Bel Air. He was also a 3rd Degree Knight of Columbus at the Bel Air post. He retired as Principal of Forest Hill Elementary School on June 30, 1990 and had served as the Chairman of the Board at HAR-CO Maryland Federal Credit until his retirement. He was also a member of the Historical Society of Harford County, the Maryland Golf and Country Club and St. Margaret Catholic Church.

Survivors include his wife of 58 years, Ann Marie Navin; his children, Michael F. Navin (Beth) of Bel Air and Kathy Ann Klisavage (John) of Havre de Grace; brothers, Patrick Navin of Endfield, CT, James Navin of Nuangola, PA and Terrence Navin of Harvey's Lake, PA; sister, Dorothy Kashula of Wilkes Barre, PA; grandchildren, Melissa M. Navin, Sarah N. Navin, Brooke E. Navin, Christopher H. Klisavage, Lauren D. Klisavage and Kathleen M. Klisavage; and great-granddaughter, Willow J. Klisavage. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his son, John Thomas Navin; and his brothers, Thomas and Robert Navin.

Those who desire may make a donation to the Chesapeake Bay Foundation, Attn: Membership Department, 6 Herndon Avenue, Annapolis, MD 21403