In Loving Memory of
Lucy Marjorie Francis (nee Baibomkowai)
March 3, 1959 – June 18, 2020
Lucy passed away peacefully at Health Sciences North on Thursday at the age of 61.
Beloved daughter of Martin (predeceased) and Theresa Francis.
Best friend and life partner of Dennis Cormack.
Cherished mother of Jennifer Bennett.
Doting grandma of Javier Waasnoode Moreno.
Sister to siblings
Bernadine Francis,
Mark (Roselynda) Francis,
Verna Pashe-Francis
Clara Cheechoo (predeceased),
Alan Francis and
Angela (Dwayne) Dokum,
Special godmother to
Nadia Cheechoo,
Caleb Dokum,
Deanna Pashe and
Marty Francis.
Will be missed by many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
While she was young, Lucy was academically gifted and had strong, athletic prowess. She could always be found with her nose in a book. But she excelled at many sports like basketball, volleyball, and running. She carried a great love for her grandparents and honored their memory by sharing the cultural teachings they taught her with the rest of her family.
Outside of work, she was a bon vivant, enjoying the finer things in life, making special trips for a five-star meal and a fine bottle of wine. She enjoyed the great outdoors while playing golf. She was known for teaching the game to novice players. And, she had a huge love for animals.
Lucy was very humble about her diligent fight for her community’s well-being. She was best known to the people of Wiikwemikoong for her work in the social assistance department at Ontario Works. Her passionate advocacy for her people touched the lives of many, young and old. She always went the additional mile for any Band member in need.
To honor her memory, she would want you to exemplify her favorite motto: Do what’s right, do what’s good. Be kind and help others.
The family will host a mass and a feast in her memory in Summer 2021.
Visitation will begin
Tuesday June 23, 2020
4:30 pm
Rabbit Island Centre
Funeral Service :
Wednesday June 24, 2020
11:00 am
Rabbit Island Centre
Cremation to follow.
Due to the covid restrictions only 10 people will be permitted to visit at a time.
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Lucy Baibomkowai Francis 2020..
Death notice for the town of: Little Current, Province: Ontario