FRANCIS, RYAN GABRIEL - The death of Ryan Francis of Burton, NB occurred June 20th, 2005 in Nova Scotia. He was born in Perth-Andover, NB, the son of Carolyn (Toner) Dawson and the late Tyler Francis. Ryan attended Oromocto High School and was a great sports fan. He enjoyed all types of sports. He had a great sense of humor, and was well known for his mischievous ways and pranks with his family and friends. Survived by his mother, Carolyn (Bob) Dawson; one sister, Sarah; step-brother Phillip and step-sister Rachael, all of Burton, NB; grandparents, Leo and Dora Francis of Tobique Reserve; Mark and Rita Toner of Grand Falls, step-grandparents, Bert and Joyce Dawson of Stellarton, NS; as well as many uncles, aunts and cousins. Visitation will be held at Oromocto Select Community Funeral Home on Thursday, June 23rd from 2-4 and 7-9 pm and Friday, June 24th from 10 am to 12 noon. The funeral mass will be celebrated at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church on Friday, June 24th at 2:00 pm. Rev. Ken Weir as celebrant. Interment will be in St. Vincent de Paul Cemetery. For those who wish, memorial tributes may be made to the charity of the donor's choice. www.oromoctofh.com