60 – Eskasoni
Norman Joseph Francis, 60 of 4695 Shore Road, Eskasoni, passed away after a brief illness at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital on Thursday, December 9, 2010.
Born in Sydney, he was the son of the late Stephen P. and Annie Claire (Paul) Francis.
He was a member of Holy Family parish, Eskasoni. Norman was happiest when he was fishing anywhere in Cape Breton with his friends.
He is survived by his wife, the former Wendy Dennis, daughter Heidi at home, sons, Norman I. (Beverley), Chapel Island; Frank and Corey at home in Eskasoni; brothers, Rod, Alex (Mary Julia), Daniel, David, Joseph Allan, all of Eskasoni; sisters Catherine Paul, Josephine Francis, both of Eskasoni; Caroline Francis, Maine; grandchildren Cassandra, Marcus, Charlotte and Anthony.
He was predeceased by a grandson Mark Anthony, brothers, Angus and Ryan and sisters Rosie and Annie Claire.
Visitation for Mr. Francis will take place at the family residence, 4695 Shore Road after 7 p.m. on Sunday. Funeral mass will be celebrated on Tuesday at 10:30 am at Holy Family Church with Rev. Martin MacDougall officiating. Interment in the parish cemetery, Eskasoni.
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