Francis C. Harrold, Jr., age 53, died Wednesday, November 19, 2008 at the Sawtelle Family Hospice House in Reading after a lengthy illness. He was born in Woburn, January 30, 1955, the son of Francis and Gladys (Butler) Harrold of Billerica. He worked for many years for K & S Manufacturing in Hudson, NH as a machine operator. A lifelong Billerica resident, he was an avid Red Sox fan. He was also passionate about music as a musician/drummer. Besides his parents he is survived by his beloved children, Charles Harrold of Billerica, Jenilee Harrold of Lowell, and Bryan Harrold of Billerica, his sisters, Sandy Rondeau of Dracut and Susan Landry of Billerica, and his loving grandchildren, Marcora Rose Harrold and James M. Harrold. He was also the brother of the late Maryann Lacoy.