Roma Jean (MacKay) Francis, Charlottetown and formerly of Fortune
Bridge, passed away at Queen Elizabeth Hospital on February 3, 2019,
in her 87th year. She is survived by her husband of 65 years, Lorne,
children Rory (Ann), Vicki (Martha), and Randy (Wendy) and six
grandchildren Adam, Graeme (Amra), Carmen (Dylan), Timothy, Jesse and
Magie. She is also survived by her brother, Robert (Lena) MacKay,
brother-in-law John Francis (Gabby), sister-in-law Ethel MacEwen, and
several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her son Robin,
parents Cranford and Margaret (Peggy) MacKay, and sister-in-law Marina
MacKay.
Roma was born in Stanley Bridge and attended Prince of Wales College.
She taught school in Springbrook and then started a long career with
Matthew and MacLean’s in Souris. She also worked at the Souris
Theatre at that time, where rumour has it she met her husband Lorne.
Her second career was as Office Manager with the Souris Detachment of
the RCMP, a job she loved.
In the early years in Fortune, Roma was busy on weekends hosting
weddings at the family business, the Wheel of Fortune Lodge. Roma gave
to the community in many ways both in Fortune Bridge and then in
Winsloe after she and Lorne retired. She was a life member of the PEI
Women’s Institute and served on the Provincial Board. She was
active in the United Church Women’s organizations at her
churches, and supported many charities. There were few community
events that Roma was not baking for or serving.
Roma enjoyed many athletic activities including skiing, skating, and
bowling and was an ardent hockey fan (Go Leafs!).
Most of all Roma was a kind, selfless, loving person to all her family
and friends. Her kindness and sacrifice will be remembered.
The funeral will be held at Winsloe United Church, at 1:00 pm, Friday,
February 8. Visitation at the Belvedere Funeral Home Thursday,
February 7, 2019, 2-4 pm and 7-9pm. Interment in the Bay Fortune
United Church Cemetery at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Roma can be made to Bay
Fortune United Church Cemetery Fund.
Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Roma Francis 19322019..
Décès pour la Ville: Charlottetown, Province: I-P-E