A Truly Successful Transition: Fran Dalton of Newburyport, MA
The Newburyport Daily News reported on the passing of Fran Dalton on July 23rd, 2010. Their article told the neat story of a couple who came to Newburyport, as artists and then, when the wife passed away, the husband, decided to transition from male to female.
I think what struck me about Fran Dalton’s life was what a unique treasure she was to the Newburyport, MA community. She transitioned right where she was “unobstrusively as possible, but also unapologetically”, instead of going to another town. The entire town accepted her for the woman she was. She wasn’t afraid to stick up for what was right (you’ll note the story of her defense of a Newburyport residents new windturbine). She befriended those who had less than her though she didn’t appear to have much. She stayed in her community and, from the sound of things, made a positive difference to those around her. Now that’s what I’d called a successful transition.
You can read all about her at Newburyport Daily News story here: “Port remembers two identities, one unique person | Fran Dalton remembered“
I always loved fran and we kept in touch but now that she has passed does anyone know where her art work can be viewed or purchased? Ev
Hi Effie, thanks visiting Beck’s Cafe and leaving a comment, I actually don’t know where Fran’s photography might be displayed. I’d be happy to host her photos here in a gallery if they exist in digital format. I checked Newburyport (online anyway) and didn’t see anything. If you find out would you please comment back here so we can let our readers know where her photography might be seen?
Thank you!
Becki
Fran’s photos are archived at the Newburyport Public library
Thanks Peter for letting everyone know! Here’s the link to the Newburyport library for our readers in case they want to take the trip to beautiful Newburyport