The family of the late Reuben Joseph Francis announce his passing on Monday, November 25, 2013 at the Western Memorial Regional Hospital at the age of 70 with his family at his side. Leaving to mourn his wife Barbara, daughter Mary (Paul), grandsons: Jordan (Laura), Jeremy; step-daughters: Bernadette (Terry), Yvonne (John), Gail (Greg), Michelle (Paul), Tracey (Joe); step-sons: Gordon (Bridgette) & Billy (Tammy); his dog Fluffy, special friend Raymond Gushue, as well as a large number of family and friends. Reuben was predeceased by his mother and father Joseph and Elizabeth Francis, grandparents: Charles and Mary Francis, Nathaniel and Martha Hackett. Friends may visit Fillatre’s Funeral Home 218 Curling Street Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The Mass of Christian Burial will be held Wednesday November 27th at 2:00 p.m. from Our lady Star of Sea Church in Benoits Cove, with cremation to follow. As expressions of sympathy flowers are graciously accepted or memorial donations may be made to the Janeway Children’s Hospital Foundation 300 Prince Philip Drive, St. John’s, NL A1B 3V6 www.janewayfoundation.nf.ca. The family guestbook may be made by visiting our website www.fillatre.ca