OBITUARIES & CONDOLENCE

It is with heavy hearts, that we, the family, announce the passing of our dearly loved Father, Grandfather, Uncle, Brother and Friend Herbert Augustus Francis, affectionately known as Hebro, Hairbot and OHo, from St. Phillip,

Fond St. Jacques, Soufriere. He departed this life at St. Jude Hospital on Sunday, March 3rd, at the age of 74.

He was predeceased by his Parents:

Edward and Hilda Francis of St. Phillip, Fond St. Jacques

His Wife:

Anna Utelka Francis of Thomazo but resided in Hartford, Connecticut

His Sons:

Nelbert Francis of Fond St. Jacques and

Jude Francis of Thomazo Dennery

Left to mourn his death are his sons:

Albert Lawrence of Connecticut, USA

Anthony Francis of Brooklyn, New York

Augustus Junior Francis of Thomazo, owner of A1 Optical

Victor Francis of Orange, Connecticut

His Daughters:

Jessica Francis Martin of Louisiana, USA

Noelia Joseph of Fond St. Jacques, Soufriere

Nancy Lawrence of Brooklyn, New York

Daughters-in-law:

Curlin Francis of Thomazo, Dennery

Jasmine Francis of Brooklyn, New York

Candy Francis of Orange, Connecticut

Clarencia Lawrence of Hartford, Connecticut

His Brothers:

Maurice Francis of Fond St. Jacques

Julius Francis of St. Croix

His Adopted Brother:

Betholomy Sonson better known as Pie-say of St. Phillip, Fond

St. Jacques

His Sisters:

Justine George of Texas

Magdalena Hepburn of St. Croix

Grandchildren:

Michelle Joseph of Fond St. Jacques, Soufriere

Joseph Caraballo

Jonathan, Jevon and Jai'lee Cole of Texas and Louisiana

Tyler and Arianna Francis of Orange, Connecticut, USA

Jade and Aaliyah Francis of Brooklyn, New York and Hartford, Connecticut, USA

Chance and Nathan Francis of Thomazo, Dennery

Jana, Jaiden and AJ Lawrence of Connecticut, USA

Tamara Lawrence of Bois Jolie, Dennery

Alene Lawrence of Thomazo, Dennery

Caren Lawrence of Connecticut, USA

Nieces and Nephews:

Maura and Liz Francis

Damian and

Lordia, all of Fond St Jacques

Zacariah, Leon and Digna Francis residing in New York

Children of his sister Justin George

Children of his sister Magdalena Hepburn

Curtis Charlemagne of Castries

Nessa Prosper of Vieux-Fort

And their extensive families

His only living Aunt:

Crusalina Renee and family of England

Sisters-in-law:

Romula Francis of Fond St. Jacques, Soufriere

Majorie Francis of St. Croix

Goddaughters:

Chriselda Myers and

Maura Francis of Fond St. Jacques

Close Friends:

Ignatius Jn. Phillip and others from St. Phillip, Fond St. Jacques

Ortis St. Rose of Grand Riviere, Dennery

Shabin of Babonneau

T-dar vendor at the Castries Market

Carolla of Marigot

George Isidore

Curliscia Aristide

Darran

His friends in Thomazo, Dennery

Also left to mourn:

The Francis family of Soufriere

The Mombelly family of Thomazo, Dennery

The Sydney and Jean family of Myers Bridge

Ambrose of Fond St. Jacques

Lydia Joseph

Lucia Joseph of Fond St. Jacques

Makiver and Julie of Fond St. Jacques

Selma

His caretakers from the Nice Program

Plus many other relatives and friends too numerous to mention

Our Father's life was one of love and commitment to his family and friends, and his absence leaves a void that can never be filled. We however, find solace in the memories and the indelible mark he left on our lives.

On Friday April 12th at 2:30pm, we invite you to gather with us at the Soufriere Catholic Church as we say our final goodbye to our father. After which the body will proceed to the Soufriere cemetery to be laid to rest. The body now lies at Rambally's funeral Parlour in La Tourney, Vieux Fort.

Persons from Thomazo who wish to attend the funeral, please note that buses will be leaving Thomazo at 12:00pm