FRANCIS – Grace Elizabeth, 72, of Wildcat Community, South Brookfield, Queens County, passed away peacefully in South Shore Regional Hospital, Bridgewater on Thursday, September 8, 2022.
Born in Milton, Grace was a daughter of the late John and Elizabeth (Paul) Francis.
Grace was a devoted catholic and a member of St. Jerome’s Catholic Church, West Caledonia and St. Gregory’s Catholic Church, Liverpool. She enjoyed doing her crafts and worked for Native Women Association; her passion was to help her own people. She also worked in the prison system as a social worker. Grace enjoyed her trips to Las Vegas as well as spending time with her late sister Dolores.
Grace is survived by her son Wendell Snyder; Her sisters Bernadette Francis of Halifax, Theresa (Burt) Starnino of Quebec. Her brothers John (Janice) of Milton, Melvin (Rachel Falls) of Yarmouth, Stuart of Vernon, BC.
Besides her parents, Grace was predeceased by her sister Dolores Rhyno and infant sister Mary Jane, her brothers Greg and Danny and an infant brother William John.
Cremation has taken place under the direction of Chandlers’ Funeral Home, Liverpool. A graveside memorial service will be held Thursday, September 15, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. in St. Jerome’s Catholic Cemetery, West Caledonia. No flowers by request, donations may be made to a charity of your choice. Online condolences may be made to www.chandlersfuneral.com.
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Genny Lowe
So sorry for everyone’s loss. Grace was a great person.
Denise fells ..aka chicken
So sorry to hear of your sister Mel and Rachel of her passing my thought are with all your family at this difficult time she’s at peace now no more suffering thinking of you at this time xoxo
Ginny Hurlburt
The two sisters are together now filling each other in on the news, sharing hugs and kisses with many! I have so many tails I like so tell. But we all knew Grace, when we gather at Wildcat I always expect to see her and Delores. Life changes us inside and out but that is our journey!I still feel like a community member and my community is something I hang on to! I’m not well enough to come and be with you but know you are all in my heart and prayers! Love and be kind to each other
John Murray
Bernadette, so sorry to hear of your sisters passing . Sincere condolences!
North Queens Fire Association
Deepest condolences and prayers for Grace her family, friends, and to the grieving community.
Vivian Basque
Sending my love and prayers to all
Heather Conrad
So very sorry for your family’s loss.
Shannon Jermey
So sorry to hear of Grace’s passing. She was a fierce, smart, and strong woman who will not be forgotten. Sending my thoughts and prayers to the entire family.
Barbra Dorey
Our heartfelt condolences to Grace’s family. Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers.
Barb Dorey and Family
Deborah Robson
Michelle Smith
Deepest condolences to the family of Grace Francis. My thoughts and my prayers are with you.
Stephen Pierro
my deepest condolences
Deb Sponagle-Taylor
My sincere condolences to all the family .
May your hearts heal in time with your fond love and memories.
My memories of Grace and Delores walking with me to school as a little girls are vivid in my memories , she was so kind to me and I will always remember her gentle ways.
RIP a in peace sweet lady .
Susan M MacLeod
To Grace’s Family
I am sad to hear that Grace has passed away. We were friends in high school. We had a lot of fun in the grade 11 Clerical Class. I would see Grace now and then and we would reminise about younger years.
My sincere condolences.
Susan MacLeod
Elaine Frail
My sincere sympathy to all Grace’s family. She was an ever present, and well loved member of her St. Jerome’s family. Rest in peace Grace.
Judi Maillett
To Grace’s family
So sad to see this beautiful person has passed away. May you find comfort in your memories. Keep them close in you heart so that you may pull them out when you need them
” For there is always light, if only we’re brave enough to see it.
If only we’re brave enough to be it ….. ”
Until we meet again Grace.
Sandra lowe and basil whynothynot
To Graces family
Grace was a wonderful lady.i never seen her that she didnt take time to talk.
You are all in my heart and prayers at this time
Take care.
Dennis & Sherri Harrington
Sending sincere condolences to the family, take care.
Marilyn
So sad to hear of her passing. Childhood memories flood my thoughts. Blessings and prayers to family and friends.❤️
Katherine Archibald
My condolences to the Family and community in the passing of Grace .She worked hard for our people and she created .
Zone 9 .Our people got her knowledge and passion to creat.,many of the things that are still in place today . RIP Grace .You will be missed .
Roger and Elizabeth
So sorry to here of your family loss she was a beautiful lady
Valerie Inness
Dear Grace’s Family:
Please accept my condolence on the loss of your loved one. Grace and I went to high school together.many moons ago.
Sincerely
Valerie (Leslie) Inness
Eric & Judy Cole
Eric and I first met Grace, and Dolores, at St. Jerome’s in West Caledonia many years ago now. Such cheerful and interesting ladies. Always looked forward to our chats whenever our paths crossed in the community. Grace touched many lives over the years, and will be missed not only by her family, but numerous others. With sincere sympathy to all…..Judy and Eric.
Doris Francis
Shocked to hear of Grace’s passing….so much heartache for one family in such a short timespan.Hold your memories close
Glen DeMond
To all of Graces,s family:
So very sorry to learn of Graces passing. Please accept my sincerest condolence. Grace was a very kind and thoughtful
person. Driving by my place, she would usually toot the horn, and occasionally stop a minute for a chat. Always remember her dropping off an apple pie for me at Christmas, or a box of chocolates and card, in my mail box other years. She and her sister Delores were so much alike , so thoughtful. Delores would occasionally drop in with a lemon
cake for me, when she would make her weekly trips to the Nursing Home with baked goods. I would share some beans in season or garden vegs. May they,re memories live on
Glen
Paul and Gloria Whynot
Our condolences to all of Grace’s family.
Frank and Jane Croft
So sorry to hear of Grace’s passing. Sending my Deepest Condolences to her family. She was a beautiful person. May She Rest In Peace ❤️
Cathy and Randy Conrad
To Grace’s Family So sorry to hear of “Grace’s” passing she was a woman that when she had her mind set, that was how it was going to be. I worked under Grace’s guidance when I was involved with projects through Native Women. I grew up beside them knowing the younger members rather than the older siblings, but we all knew each other. May your memories keep her close.
Charlotte and Bobby Kelley
To Grace’s family. Please accept our sincere condolences. May your wonderful memories help you through the difficult days ahead.
shirley clarke
Grace and Family
Thinking of you and your family. Grace was the best friend and mentor ever. She will be sadly missed by all. She was the wise and knowledgeable person. Our prayers are with you and your family.
Sincerely
Elder Shirley Clarke and Peter and family
Glooscap First Nations
The Whites
To all Grace’s family, so very sorry for your loss of yet another family member.
I spent a lot of time in Mrs Francis’s kitchen as a youngster , Grace was always there and so very kind to me, I adored her. A couple of years back I was in Liverpool Pizzeria and there was Grace , hadn’t seen her for years and years, she and Delores together…. Lots of hugging and talking … see you both down the road ❤️
Diane Raynard White
Linda Moulton
John and family, so sorry to hear the news of your sister’s passing.
Your in my thoughts
Janet L Fancy
My condolences to Grace family. I met Grace a few years ago when her and sister volunteered at the Nursing home, Delores came and volunteered for Bingo and brought treats to residents, She was a very nice lady, Sorry I am just seeing that she had passed. May she rest in Peace,
Larry Macadam
Grace was a very mentally and physically strong person who dealt with lots of stressful situations in her personal and work life. Grace and her sister Dolores and I were friends since I was a teenager in Liverpool. It had been quite awhile since I had seen or heard from them but one day in December a few years ago they both arrived at my front door. They brought me native crafts that they had made and gave them to me for Christmas. That meant alot to me. No matter what type of physical or emotional pain they were experiencing they always made
time to help others. They were very special people to me and will be missed.
Larry Macadam