Passed peacefully away at the Hoyles-Escasoni Complex on Tuesday, June 11, 2008, age 73 years of Manuels. Predeceased by his mother and father Blanche and Shenstone Francis, sister Daphne. Left with fond and loving memories his loving wife Lillian; daughter Janet (Putt); sons: Stephen (Dale) and Shenstone (Christine); ten grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; brother Ralph (Joan); sisters: Ena and Christine (George); special cousin Ches (Helen); also other relatives and friends. Special thanks to the staff of East 2, Hoyles Home, especially Joanne, Kelly and Terry for their professionalism and exceptional care during his final hours. Visitation on Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. and Friday 10-12 noon in The James J. Hickey Memorial Funeral Home, Kelligrews from where a private funeral service will take place. Interment in the Anglican Cemetery, Topsail. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations may be made to the Cancer Society or the Diabetes Foundation. To sign the guest registry, or to send a message of condolence, please visit www.hickeysfuneralhome.ca