Alexander Francis
Lieu de naissance : SYDNEY, Nouvelle Ecosse, Canada
Lieu de décès : SYDNEY, Nouvelle Ecosse, Canada
Date de décès : 14 septembre 2011
Alexander Walter Francis, 27 of 55 Beach Rd. Eskasoni, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2011 at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney, after a lengthy illness.
Born in Sydney, he was the son of Peter Francis of Chapel Island and Mary Francis of Eskasoni.
He was a member of Holy Family parish, Eskasoni. Alex loved his music, especially writing, singing and rapping. He also was active in Judo circles and attended all the anti drug activities he could, actually receiving an award for his participation. He had graduated from high school and from Patrick's Career College.
He is survived by eight sisters, Heather Lewis, Sabrina Lewis, Lucy Lewis, all of Eskasoni; Cynthia Francis, Tabitha Francis, both of Chapel Island; Denise Holdridge, Maine; Annie Paul, Chastity Paul, both of Eskasoni; three brothers, John Lewis, Eskasoni; Peter Francis, Chapel Island and Bert Lewis, Eskasoni. Also surviving are numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, several nieces and nephews; a godchild, Jace; maternal grandmother, Mary C. Francis, Eskasoni and by his godparents
He was predeceased by his brother, Lewis and sister, Wendy Lewis and stepfather, Wilbur Lewis.
Visitation for Mr. Francis will take place on Saturday after 7 p.m. at the Gabriel Center, Eskasoni. Funeral mass will be celebrated on Monday, Sept. 19, 2011 at 10:30 a.m. with Rev. Martin MacDougall officiating. Interment in the parish cemetery.
Online condolences to www.twcurry.com.
