Marlborough – Francis R Sloan Sr., 98, of Marlborough and formerly of Framingham, died Wednesday June 18, 2014 at Metro West Medical in Framingham. He was the husband of the late Gerry (Webb) Sloan who died in 1993. He was born and raised in Framingham and a graduate of Framingham High. Fran worked in the Framingham school department maintenance section.  He was the son of Homer A. and Hannah L. (McGrath) Sloan. Fran served with the US Army during World War II with the 9th Coast Artillery in Boston and Newburyport. He later was reassigned to a gun crew with the newly formed 548th Field Artillery Battalion and shipped over to Scotland. The 548th then headed for France giving fire support for the ground troops as they headed for Germany and into Berlin. He leaves three sons, Francis R. Sloan Jr. of Framingham, Kenneth J. and Jeffrey S. Sloan both of Marlborough and a daughter Missi (Sloan) Borges of Ashland. Two granddaughters, Jennifer A. Lecesse and Lynnet Jo-Ann Sloan. Two great- grand children, Sophia Rose and Michael Francis Lecesse. A private family service is planned.  Any flowers may be sent to the VA hospital in Chelsea. Arrangements are under the direction of the Fitzgerald & Collins Funeral Home (www.CollinsFuneral.com), 378 Lincoln Street, Marlborough. All are invited to sign Francis's online guestbook at www.CollinsFuneral.com).