The passing of Maria Cecelia Louisa Francis of Fredericton, NB, wife of late Simon Rog occurred on March 1, 2010 at the Oromocto Public Hospital. Born on July 1, 1919 in Sault Ste. Marie, ON, she was the daughter of the late Manuel and Juanita (Todd) Richards. Maria is survived by her grandchildren, Robert (Alexandra) Francis of Gagetown, NB, Michael (Elizabeth) Francis and Mark Francis both of Fredericton, NB; great grandchildren, Isabelle, Lauren and Gillian. Besides her parents and husband, Maria was predeceased by her first husband, Robert Francis and son, Robert Francis.
There will be no services by family request. A private family burial will take place in Forest Hill Cemetery, Saint John, NB. For those who wish, remembrances may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of New Brunswick or the New Brunswick Lung Association. Personal condolences may be offered through www.yorkfh.com