Margaret Jean Francis
1937-2017
The death of Margaret Jean (Palmer) Francis, beloved wife of
57 years to the late Philip S. Francis, occurred peacefully on
Saturday, March 4, 2017 at Quispamsis Shannex Embassy Hall. Born on
November 27, 1937, she was a daughter of the late Roger and Edna
(Wills) Palmer.
Margaret had a banking career with Montreal Trust, followed
by a sales career with Sears Canada. She was community minded,
including volunteering with the St. Paul’s Altar Guild,
Friends of Hospice, the Alzheimer’s Society of NB and Meals
on Wheels. She enjoyed cooking and gardening, and spending summers at
the cottage with her children and
grandchildren.
Margaret is survived by her children: Ross Francis (Dorothy)
of Ottawa, Susan Higson (Robert) of Moncton and David Francis
(Kimberley) of Quispamsis; sisters: Marion Hykle of Pointe Claire and
Barbara Terris of Moncton; grandchildren: Christopher Francis, Patrick
Francis, Michael Francis, Ashley Higson and Scott Higson; step
grandchildren: Jessica Matush and Jason Middleton; step great
granddaughter, Arya Chase; as well as several nieces and
nephews.
In addition to her parents and husband, Margaret was
predeceased by her brother Robert Palmer.
Arrangements are under the care and direction of
Brenan’s Funeral Home, 111 Paradise Row, Saint
John, NB (634-7424). A funeral service will be held
from Brenan’s Chapel on Thursday, March 9, 2017 at 12:00 PM.
A private interment will take place in Cedar Hill Extension Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the
Alzheimer’s Society of NB or a charity of the
donor’s choice.
www.BrenansFH.com

Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Margaret Jean Francis – 1937-2017.source

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