
FRANCIS – Peter “Michael”, 75, of Milton, Queens County, passed away peacefully in Queens General Hospital, Liverpool on August 13, 2021.
Born in Milton Mike was a son of the late Peter Joseph and Alma Mae (Conrad) Francis.
Mike worked at Bowater Mersey Paper Company Limited until his retirement in 2008. He enjoyed going to Tim Horton’s and his drives. In his earlier years, Mike enjoyed hunting and fishing.
Mike is survived by his wife of 49 years, Karen (Mooers); his grandson Michael Francis; his sisters Helena Keans (Walter Bond) , Joan (Ed) Labrador, Judy (Dave) Dobson and Angela Francis, all of Liverpool and Marilyn (Willard) Bauman, of Elmira, ON. His brother Barry (Bonnie) of Greenfield.
Besides his parents, Mike was predeceased by his son Eugene “Geno”, sisters Shirley in infancy, Barbara Mooers, Debra Wentzell and his brothers Edward and Steve.
Cremation has taken place under the direction of Chandlers’ Funeral home, Liverpool, NS. A memorial service will be held Wednesday, August 25, 2021 at 10:30 a.m. in Chandlers’ Funeral Chapel, Liverpool. Father James O’Connor officiating. Burial will be in St. Gregory’s Catholic Cemetery, College Street, Liverpool. No flowers, donations may be made to a charity of your choice. Online condolences may be made to www.chandlersfuneral.com.
Offer Condolence for the family of Francis; Peter “Michael”

Helen & David Fox
Please accept our condolences, so very sorry for your loss..RIPMike…
brian taylor purdy
I am so sad that we lost another of this family. All the boys were like brothers, We hunted fished and made good music together for years. Please accept our deepest condolences to all of Mike’s family.
Brian and Bev
Bruce Theriau
To The Francis Family
So sorry for your loss, My thoughts are with you all at this difficult time.
Frank and Jane Croft
Karen and family
So sorry to hear of the passing of Mike. Sending Sincere Condolences..May He Rest In Peace❤
Doug & Dot
Sorry to see that Mike passed away. You both did so well keeping him going through his illness. Please accept our sincere condolences.
Doug & Dot
Charlotte and Bob Kelley
Karen and family. Please accept our sincere condolences. May the wonderful memories bring you comfort in the difficult days ahead.
Gordon Eisnor
Karen and family:Very sad to hear of Mike’s passing.My sincere condolences to you and all your family.
Grace Francis
Condolences to family and Karen, we will all miss Mike,
Grace francis
Condolences to family, we will miss mike, We said our final good byes at the hospital,,,RIP Mike
Stephen and Marilyn Anthony
Sorry for your loss
Dale Mckinnon
To the Francis family, so sorry for your lost. Please accept our condolence.
Dale &Richard Mckinnon
mary
Joan, Eddy and family Sorry to hear of your brother,s passing.
Belinda Wentzell Delong
Karen,I’m so sorry for your great loss,God bless you in the days and road ahead.
Al and Jeannita Francis
To all of Mike.s family we are very sorry to hear of Mike.s passing..
dorisgrant810@gmail.com
So sorry to hear of Mike’s passing, Karen my condolence to you and your family.
Susan Linda Levy
I am so sorry to be reading this as Mike was a good guy. Sincere condolences to all of Mike’s family.
Robin Sperry
Oh Karen it breaks my heart to hear of Mikes passing .just remember all the things that you went through and hang on the good times .sending prayers to you all …
Louann Alexander(wentzell)
So sorry for your loss. RIP Mike
Julie Leopold
To my son Michael and to Karen and the rest of the family. No words to describe the sadness and how sorry I am about Mike’s passing. He was and will always be a great man. A true gentlemen, big heart, caring and kind. Always a warm and sincere smile on his face. I will always remember his kindness towards me and how he made me feel welcome at his home. Rest easy now Mike. Take of Gene and yourself up in heaven. You will never ever be forgotten. Xoxoxo
Irving Whynot
So sad to hear about Mike .Good friends for years and worked many shifts in the wood room with him . He will be missed. RIP.
Susan MacLeod
Karen and family. I am sorry that Mike had passed away. For years We would see you and Mike walking . My sincere condolences.
Bonnie Labrador, Jerry Mansfield
To Mike’s Family,
So sorry to hear about Mike’s passing. Please accept our sincere condolences.
Cathy Lavender-Acker
Karen,
I just wanted to say that you are in my thoughts and prayers. May your sadness be washed away by all the happy memories you have. Hugs
Cathy
Cathy and Randy Conrad
To Mike’s Family Sorry to hear of Mike’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Sheree Chandler
Dear Karen and Family,
Deepest sympathies in your loss. My husband, Aubrey, worked with Mike at Bowater-Mersey and spoke highly of him.
May memories ease your grief and the company of family and friends comfort you during the difficult times ahead.
Hartlen Bonnie
Dear Karen, we are saddened by the news of the loss of Mike. We hadn’t seen you in awhile and missed seeing you at Tim’s. We are praying that you will have family and friends who are supportive of this trying time. We will be thinking of you and your family and may your memories carry you through the rough days. In time you will be able to look back without feeling a deep sadness, maybe you will be able to smile when you think of him as we will. Bonnie Hartlen and Norman Rafuse.
Becky Oliver Williams
Saddened to read this, he will be missed by all.
Sheri and Travis Roy
So sorry for your loss, Karen. Thinking of you.
Richard and Peggy Hatt
Dear Karen ,Richard and I would like to send our sincere sympathies on Mike’s passing ,Sincerely Peggy and Richard Hat
Judy Parnell
Karen and Mikes family so sorry to be reading of Mikes passing.Sincere condolences to the family.
Lynn Kempton-Lowe
Dear Judy,
I was so sorry to read about your brother’s passing. My love and prayers are with you and the rest of your family at this very sad time in your life.
Treasure the good memories and hold them close to your heart.
Sincerely,
Lynn
Cindy & Buckey Mooers
Please accept our heartfelt condolences. We are so very sorry.
Steven and Brenda Kennedy
Dear Karen and family,
So sorry to hear of Mike’s passing, he was such a wonderful person who will be missed by all who had the pleasure to know him. Keep him close to your heart and the memories alive.
God Bless you all,
Steven and Brenda Kennedy
rika
Sorry for your loss Karen
Pam and Wayne Westhaver
Sorry to hear about Mike, he was a really nice person . Please accept our condolences.
George Fletcher
We were sorry to hear about Mike. We enjoyed the chats we had when we would run into him out for our walks. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Anne and Darrell Conrad
Karen, so sorry to hear of Mike’s passing. Will miss seeing him!! Thinking of you!!
Anne and Darrell
Connie & Fred hynick
Judy&Dave…We were sorry to read the passing of your brother.Thoughts and prayers go out to you both.
Murray and Donna Rolfe
Very sadden to hear.Knew Mike for along time.Easy going and pleasant to talk too.Take care Karen and Family.
Ginny&Al Hurlburt
Dear Karen and family, we both send our deepest condolence.As hard as this is , Mike feels no pain! For those who grew up together. and shared our lives, it hits us all. May your comfort comes from knowing others care. Be kind to yourself anallow others to help you.special care for your grandson! My Iprayer is that you will feel the comfort of our God!
Sandra lowe and basil whynot
Karen ,Michael and families,
I’m very sorry for your loss
Mike will truly be missed by all who knew him
You are all in my heart and in my prayers at this time
David Whynott of mersey point
Karen and family i am so sorry to hear of your loss. I have known you guys for many years and mike was always a great guy to have a chat with when we met. Bless you all for your loss.
Paul and Gloria Whynot
Please except our condolences.
Karen (Francis) MacRae and family
Deepest condolences to Mike’s family.
Cindy&Theodore Hanley
Karen,
We were so sorry to hear of mikes passing.our thoughts and
Prayers are with you at this difficult time.Hold on to all your
Memories and this may get you through this sad time.
Eldrige/phyllis whynot &family
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of Mike’s family.
Heather Conrad
So very sorry for your family’s loss.
Valerie Rhyno
To Karen,
I am heart broken that you have lost Mike. I first met him when I was a summer student at Bowaters. He was easy going and fun to work with. Lots of laughs that summer. There are no words that can make this better. So much loss for you. Sending my deepest condolences to you. You are in my thoughts.
Shelley Hope Boens
So sorry for your loss, me and Louise and Heather are gonna miss seeing him at TIMS for sure. Keep his memories alive and close to your hearts.
Barbara Stevens Burns
Judy, David and Family,
Sincere sympathy on the loss of your brother.
Danny&Diana Hirtle
Sending our Condolences to Karen & Family ,thinking of you all . Mike was a good man ,may he rest easy .
Jane Roy
Dear Karen, I am so sorry to hear of Mike’s passing. Wish I could say something to help take the pain away but know that your in my thoughts.
Sherri Lavender
Karen, I am so sorry to hear of Mike’s passing. When I worked at the pizzeria I looked forward to seeing the both of you and chatting. He was one of the kindest people I’ve met. My thoughts are with you and your family.
valerie and kenneth
KAREN SO SORRY TO HEAR OF MIKE’S PASSING . YOU AND YOUR FAMILY ARE IN OUR PRAYERS.
Elizabeth
So sorry for your loss Karen. Please accept my condolences.
Liz