Francis Aristide Dairou

Born at Dutch Brook on June 6, 1944, he was the son of the late Mary J. Dairou. Frank was employed for 25 years with the City of Sydney Water Commission at Middle Lake station. Frank transferred to the CBRM Water Department Central Division until his retirement.

Frank is survived by his wife, Patricia (O’Brien), daughter, Janice Dairou (Bryce Krueger) Alberta, daughter, Lesley Dairou (Jamie Doyle) Dutch Brook, N.S., granddaughter, Kayleigh Krueger, Alberta, two Godchildren, Melissa and James and several nieces and nephews. Frank is also survived by sisters-in-law, Florence (Gerald) Penny, Jean (Joe-deceased) MacPhee, brothers-in-law, Francis (Corry) O’Brien and Ronnie O’Brien.

As well as his mother, Frank was predeceased by his grandparents, Jeanne and Aristide Dairou, his sister, Elizabeth “Tootie” (Murray-deceased) Thwaites and father and mother in law, James and Dorothy O’Brien. Frank was also predeceased by several loving aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Visitation will be held Tuesday, January 31st, at T.W. Curry Parkview chapel from 6 to 9 PM and a Funeral Mass will be held Wednesday, February 1st, at 11 AM at Saint Marguerite Bourgeoys Parish with Father Bill Burke officiating.