SACO — Francis Kleyna passed away at his home on Sunday, March 25, 2018.
He was born on March 11, 1931, in Prague, the son of Francis and Anna Strudl Kleyna.
He received his education at Charles University in Prague. He worked as an anesthesiologist for many years in the Biddeford and Portland. He enjoyed woodworking, gardening, and stream fishing.
He is survived by: his wife of 55 years, Milena Metelka Kleyna of Saco; two sons, Jan Kleyna and Mark Kleyna; and one grandchild, Laszlo.
Services will be private.
Dennett, Craig & Pate Funeral Home, 365 Main St., Saco, is respectfully handling the arrangements.
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