He was born in Aardal, Norway, on March 3, 1926, the son of Karl Magnussen and Lina Magnussen (Bohn), and later moved to Notodden, Norway where he grew up. In 1946, he served as a Lieutenant in the Norwegian Army and was in the British Contingent in Hocster am Wiser and Bronezweig, Germany. It was there he graduated first in his class of 400 participants. Upon completion of his military duty he attended Nottingham University, United Kingdom, where he studied textile chemistry.

Frank married Ellen S. Tangen from Fossum, Telemark, Norway in 1952. They had two children, Linda and Erik Magnussen. They lived in Quebec, and various Eastern States in the U.S., where he held a variety of textile manufacturing positions. In 1972, they bought a property in Sandy River Plantation and the family enjoyed vacationing there for years. Frank and Ellen retired there on the pond in 1984. They both loved the area around Rangeley because it reminded them of Norway. Frank spent his time working in his blacksmith shop, fishing, cross-country skiing, and keeping himself busy working on a variety of projects

around the property.

Frank is survived by his wife, Ellen Magnussen of Sandy River Plantation; daughter, Linda Magnussen and son-in-law, Gary Link; and three grandchildren, Kristin, Sarah and Anders Link, of London, U.K.; and son, Erik Magnussen of Greene.

Family and friends are invited to attend a memorial life celebration service on Saturday, Nov. 28, at 11 a.m., at the Rangeley Congregational Church with the Rev. Bill Carter officiating. Following services, all are invited to attend a family reception at The Barn, hosted by the UCC Women’s Fellowship. In lieu of flowers, gifts may be given in his memory to the Deacon’s Fund, specifically to be used for family emergencies in the community. Gifts may be sent to the Rangeley Congregational Church PO Box 218 Rangeley, ME 04970. Condolences may be sent to his family via e-mail to info@wilesrc.com. Cremation and service arrangements are in the care of the Wiles Remembrance Center; Cremation Service and Funeral Home, 137 Farmington Falls Rd., (Rtes. 2 & 27) Farmington.