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Freeman Francis

Freeman Francis

Born: July 8th, 1938

Passed on: December 2nd, 2017

It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that the family of the late Freeman Francis announces his passing on December 2nd, 2017 in his 79th year at the Charles L Legrow Health Centre in Port aux Basques. Born in Grand Bruit, NL, Freeman was the son of the late Emmanuel and Rosanna Francis. He was also predeceased by his brothers Ralph Francis and Henry (Phyllis) Francis, brother-in-laws Victor Lawrence, Joseph (Vera) Lawrence, Doug Hiscocks, & Wallace Pearce and sister in law Mary Jane (Leslie) Harvey. He Leaves to mourn with fond and loving memories, the love of his life wife Rita (nee Lawrence) of 55 wonderful years. His children Vicky (Wendell) Durnford and Kay (Marty) Coleman, grandchildren, Dawn (Johnny) Harvey, Clifford (Krista) Harvey, Josh Durnford and Emily Durnford, great grandchildren, Victoria Seymour, Emma Richards, Anna Harvey & Karla Harvey, brother Max (Geraldine) Francis, Sisters, Nina Pearce, Dorothy (Will) Ingram, brother in laws Kenny (Ruth) Lawrence, sister-in-law May Hiscocks, Elizabeth Francis, Ivy (Ed) Herridge and Jack (Melita) Lawrence and an enormous circle of nieces, nephews family and friends. He was an avid member and volunteer of the Holy Spirit Anglican Church, the Orange Lodge, and Good Samaritan Seniors Club in Isle aux Morts. He loved a good game of darts. A gentle soul to all that knew him, he will be missed by so many. The family received friends and family on Sunday, December 3rd from 7-9 pm, Monday and Tuesday, December 4th and 5th from 2-4 pm and 7-9 pm at Holy Spirit Anglican Church in Isle aux Morts, NL. The funeral service was held on Wednesday, December 6th at 11 am from Holy Spirit Anglican Church in Isle aux Morts, NL officiated by Rev. Maryrose Colbourne with internment followed at Hillside Haven Cemetery, Isle aux Morts Road, NL. Flowers are graciously accepted and donations can be made to the family. Funeral arrangements were in the care of East Haven Funeral Home Inc, 57 Grand Bay Road, Port aux Basques, 695-2300, easthavenfuneralhome@bellaliant.com www.easthavenfuneralhome.com
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