Peacefully at the PCH on Thursday, November 3rd, 2016, of Gertrude "Lorraine" (nee Paynter) Francis of Crapaud, age 55 years. Beloved wife of Richard Francis. Loving mother of Wayne (Cindy) Francis and grandmother of Spencer, Kennedy, and Kaycee. Dear daughter of Gertrude MacDonald. Also survived by sister Lois Blaisdell, sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law Pam Paynter, Carol (Howard) MacKay, Nancy (Peter) Jesulaitis, Louise (Gary) Thorneycroft, Blair (Linda) Francis, Paul (Joyce) Francis, Eric Francis, Linda Duhs, Sandra Francis (David Walsh), Diane (John) Strack, Kathy (Earl) Scott and Leanne Francis (Mike Duhs). Predeceased by father Walter Paynter, brother Barry Paynter and stepfather Hollis MacDonald. Resting at the Dawson Funeral Home, Crapaud, with visiting hours on Sunday, Nov. 6th, from 4 - 8 p.m. Funeral service from the Dawson Funeral Home, Monday at 2 p.m. If so desired memorial donations may be made to PCH Foundation or Children's Wish Foundation. Interment in Westmoreland Cemetery. www.dawsonfh.com.

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