Chandlers' Funeral Service Ltd.

91 Union Street, P.O. Box 699
Liverpool, NS B0T 1K0
Phone: (902) 354-4242
Email: info@chandlersfuneral.com

Wells; Francis Edward “Kit”

90 Condolences

Wells;

WELLS – Francis E. “Kit”, 85, of Liverpool, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, May 23rd, 2011 with his family by his side.
Born in Liverpool, he was a son of the late Joseph and Lillian (MacLeod) Wells.
Kit served with the Royal Canadian Army Corps during World War II. Following the war, he worked for Bowater Mersey Paper Company Limited and retired as a papermaker after 44 years. He enjoyed sports and played on the Liverpool Larrupers in 1941. He is also in the Nova Scotia Sports Hall of Fame for curling. He was a member of Mersey Branch #38, Royal Canadian Legion, Liverpool for 65 years. Kit will be fondly remembered as a loving father, grandfather and great grandfather and will be sadly missed by all who knew him.
He is survived by his daughters: Peggy Beaton and Janet Grezaud (Ron Keating), both of Liverpool. His grandchildren Danny Beaton of Elmsdale, Brian Grezaud, Ashley Grezaud and Jo-Anna Nickerson, all of Liverpool and great grandson Sawyer of Elmsdale. His sister Dorothy Height of Cole Harbour.
He was predeceased by his wife Katherine Louise (MacDonald), daughter Jo-Anna, son Brian. His sisters Lottie, Evelyn and Gail and brothers Arthur and Walter.
Cremation has taken place under the direction of Chandlers’ Funeral Home, Liverpool. A graveside memorial service will be held Wednesday, May 25th, 2011 at 3:00 p.m. in Trinity Anglican Cemetery, Liverpool. Reverend Judy Cross officiating. Family flowers only, donations may be made to the Canadian Liver Foundation, the Nova Scotia Heart and Stroke Foundation or to any charity. Online condolences may be made to www.chandlersfuneral.com



Offer Condolence for the family of Wells; Francis Edward “Kit”

Print Obituary & Condolences Print Obituary & Condolences

Condolence Messages

  1. sorry to hear about your dadpeggy & janet; hard to belive that they
    are both gone. they were good friendsl
    god bless;

  2. Peggy, Janet & families. So sorry to hear of your dad’s passing. May all the memories you have give you comfort at this difficult time.
    God Bless

  3. sorry to hear the sad news. he will be missed by those who knew him that great smile and always a hi as he went bye.

  4. Sorry to hear about Kit’s passing.
    His family and friends will miss him and his humor greatly

  5. We were sorry to hear about Francis. Our thoughts and our prayers are with your family.

  6. TO PEGGY AND JANET- S0 VERY SORRY TO HEAR OF YOUR DAD’S PASSING! MY THOUGHTS GO OUT TO YOU ALL AT THIS SAD TIME.

  7. To Kits Family,So sorry to hear of your Dads passing he was a Dear man and i always enjoyed my visits with him,He sure will be missed,My Prayers go out to you all at this sad time..

  8. Peggy and Janet and family
    I was so sorry to hear of your Dad’s passing. He and my Dad were such great friends. As a young girl I enjoyed watching him play both softball and hardball. He was a great player.I am sure they will form a great team when they all meet up again.I am sure they are in a better place and can once again be with Louise the love of his live.
    Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this sad time.He will be greatly missed by all that knew him.

  9. My deepest sympathy goes out to Kit’s family at this sad time. May you find strength and comfort in one another and in the many friends who surround you. Kit was a wonderful man and will be missed by many. May his memory keep you strong.

  10. To Peggy and Janet.
    Our thoughts and wishes are with you and all your families at
    this time of sorrow.

  11. Peggy,

    Thinking of you a this time. Cherish your memories of your dad.

    Susan

  12. Our sympathy goes out to all of Kits family .Sorry to Janet and Peggy for your Dads passing,we had a few good laughs over the years at the mill and chatting on the street.Find the strength to carry on as i”m sure his memory will.

  13. I was so sorry to learn of Kit’s passing. I first remember meeting Kit at bowling about 30 years ago and what a bowler he was. So smooth on the lane, I remember us teenagers wishing we could be that good. I know that the last months have been tough at times, but you were all there to do what had to be done – to care for him and love him, every minute of every day. He was a lucky guy to have such a dedicated family. My thoughts are with his family at this very sad time.

  14. Peggy & Janet, so sorry to hear of your father’s passing. We have a lot of fond memories of your mother & father over the years. Keep you memories close to your heart.

    Sharon & Philip

  15. When Jo-Anna called me, my heart was heavy with sorrow. I will miss our days together. Take comfort in knowing he talked of all you very highly, and looked forward to seeing you walk in the door. He always told me how truly lucky he was to have such a great family, to be with him every day so that he could do what he wanted to do.. which was stay in his home. You were able to make it happen. To Kit, my little lovebug, rest assured in the coming days we will all be there to support your family. Our thoughts are with you all. Hugs

  16. I remember “Kit” when he played ball with my Dad, “No gloves in those days,” My sympathy goes out to you Peggy, Janet, Brian,Ashley and Family.

  17. Peggy, Janet, Brian and family,
    I very much enjoyed the time I spent with your father/grandfather. He had a great sense of humour and will be sadly missed!
    With much sympathy,
    Simone Snarby

  18. Peggy, Janet & families,
    I’m so sorry to hear that Kit passed away. I missed him when I stopped working. I used to look forward to him coming in every day and giving me a hard time. He loved to joke with all of us. Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers as you get through the rough times, keep his memories close, it’s what will get you through it.

    Valerie, Doug & Family

  19. We are very saddened to hear of the passing of such a great man. He will be missed by all. The one thing I hope is that my family will love me as much as his family loved him. Stay strong. Will.

  20. To all of Kit’s family, I am very sorry to hear of your loss, I enjoyed my time spent with your father/grandfather. My sincere condolences to you all.

  21. So sorry to hear that Franny has passed away .Our thoughts and prayers are with you all .Enjoyed so much working for your Mom and Dad.Love to your family With much sympathy.

  22. we are very sorry to hear of kits passing , I was giving the pleasure of spending time with kit and i thank you all. our thoughts and prayers go out to you at this sad time , may you find comfort and peace in the memories

  23. So sorry to hear of Kit’s passing. My thoughts an prays are with you, remember the good things and they will take you through these day. He was a find person and always had good words to say to me.

  24. MY SYMPATHY TO YOU ALL, ANOTHER PART OF THE HISTORY,GONE,WE SHALL ALL MISS HIS KIND SMILING FACE WALKING IN TOWN.

  25. Dear Peggy And Janet And Families:
    We are so very sorry to hear of your Dad’s passing. I alway’s enjoyed when he came to the store for his groceries and our little talks. He is now Pain Free. Our prayer’s are with you at this most difficult time in your lives. May God Bless you all and may Kit now rest in peace.
    Sincerely, Francis and Peggy!!!!

  26. Peggy, Janet & Families,
    Thinking of all of you with heartfelt sympathy at this very sad and difficult time.

  27. to Janet, Ashely, Jo-anna, Brian, Peggy and Family Our hearts go out you on the passing of your Father/Grandfather or has I used to call him Gramps I will miss his good sense of Humor and laugh . I know times like this are tough but you are well knit family console in one another and cherish all the good times you had with him may god bless you all and give you strengh to carry on in this diffcult time I will be there for you all if you ever need someone to talk too.

    Gary, Paula, Melissa Thorburne

  28. Peggy, Janet & families – So sorry to hear of your Dad’s passing. You are in our thoughts & prayers.

  29. Oh No!!! my “Kit” we are so heart broken for your loss, He made my day and put a smile on my face everytime I saw him, You know what I mean when I say I will wear my rubber Boots with pride and will think of him whenever I have them on. A joke he and I shared for years.Your Dad /Grand Dad was one of the finest ,funniest ,most Loved and liked Men in this Town,known by all,one of the “Best” we have lost our gem, you now must remember him with all the Love and Pride any family could have, your memories will bud in days to come .your sorrow will be hard at this time with this sad loss of such a fine Dad and Friend. He no longer pains, he is with Louise and all their wonderful Friends in a better place. Please find some comfort in knowing how much this wonderful Person meant to so many People. Now you need to carry that fun touch for him and live life as he did,with an open Heart and always a smile. Biggest Hugs!!!
    Deb and Chuck

  31. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family at this sad time. Your Dad was special and I am sure your good memories will “help to weather this storm. “

  32. Janet, Peggy and families: So sorry to hear of your Dad’s passing. Treasure your good memories…they’ll help you through your sorrows and tears. Take care, and may God bless.

  33. We are sorry to hear of the passing of your DAD, GRANDFATHER.We will be praying for strenght and courage for the days ahead.You will be in our thoughts and prayers.

  34. To: Brian and family,
    From: All your friends at White Point.
    Brian, there’s no tougher times imaginable to get through.
    Please know and remember you have many friends at White Point wishing you all the best and ready to help out if there’s anything we can do for you.
    You have our deepest condolences.

  35. So sorry to hear of your father’s passing.My prayers are with you Janet and Peggy and all the family.

  37. Peggy,Janet & Famlies
    So sorry to hear of your Dad’s passing.Thinking of you at this very difficult time.

  38. Brian and family so sorry to hear of Kit`s passing our thoughts and prayers are with you.

  39. Peggy, Janet and Family. Sorry to hear of your loss. You will be in our prayers. Sincere sympathy to the family.

  40. Peggy, Janet and family: We were saddened to hear of your dad’s passing. He will always be remembered for his quick humor and his great smile. He is in a better place now. Our Prayers are with you all.

  41. Peggy,Janet and family.Thoughts are with you .
    Sincerely

    Rosie and Charlie
    Digby.N.S.

  42. Sorry to hear of your Dad’s passing. I always smiled when I saw the three of you walking down the street. Our thoughts are with your family.

  43. Peggy & Family,

    I was very sorry to hear from Al about the passing of your dad. My deepest condolences to you & your family.

    Karen

  44. Peggy & Janet – My condolence goes out to both of you at this difficult time. My memory of your parents go back quite a way and it was a pleasure to have know such fine people.

  45. Dear Peggy, Janet & Families,

    So sorry to hear of your Dad’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time of sadness. Hold onto the memories, they are precious. May GOD bless you all.

    Linda & Robert

  46. Janet and Peggy….I was so sorry to learn of Frannie’s passing. Scott and I spent many enjoyable visits with your Mom & Dad over the years.Wednesday is the third anniversary of Scott’s passing so it will be a sad day for all. I wish I could be there with you but I think it would be too difficult. Please be assured that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your families at this most difficult time.

  47. Peggy, Janet and families: Sorry to read about your Dad’s passing. He is at peace and not suffering anymore. We will miss seeing him around. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your families. Vivian and David Huskins

  48. PEG, AND FAMILY SO SORRY TO HEAR OF YOUR DADS PASSING ,OUR THOUGHTS ARE WITH YOU ALL AT THIS TIME .

  49. So sorry for your loss. Kit was a great man. He would always stop to have a little chat while on his walks. My thoughts and prayers to the family at this very sad time.

  50. Dear Ashley

    My very sincerest condolences on you Grandfathers passing. I know how close you two are and can only image the shock you are in. The pain you are feeling will dull with time but never completely heal. My thoughts and prayer are with you and your family. Take care of yourself and I’ll see you soon at the bus stop.

    Your Friend
    Liz

  51. We are so sorry to hear of Kit’s passing our thoughts are with all of you. He was a very nice man.

  52. Our sympathy is with you at this time on the passing of dad.May your memories of Kit & Louise be with you always. Our prayers are with you.

  53. Peggy,Janet and grandchildren,
    My thought and prayers to you all on the passing of Kit

  54. Sorry to hear about father our prayers go out to all the family..may God bless you all.

  55. Peg Janet&families
    I think you all know our thoughts and prayers are sent your way
    We both will miss your father very much If there is anything we can do ,don’t hesitate to call
    Sincerely
    Dot & Fred

  56. My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this very sad time.I’ve known Kit forever and he will be greatly missed,but not forgotten.May he now R.I.P.with his loving wife.Hugs.

  58. Peggy, Janet & families
    Our deepest sympathy on the passing of your father. May the memories of happy times spent together help ease the loss of Kit. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.

  59. thinking of you all at this sad time.. sending our deepest sympathies .My Dad , Vincent , has fond memories of Kit, which will not be forgotten…He exspresses his sympathy to all of you on the passing of such a wonderful person…..take care. Hold on to the
    memories….

  60. We are sorry to hear of Kits passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this very sad time.

  61. So sorry to hear of your Dad’s passing. Our thoughts & prayers with you all.

  62. Dearest Peg, Janet & Families,

    My thoughts and prayers are with you at this diffiicult time in your life. Kit was a wonderful person and will be sadly missed by all that knew him. Celebrate his life and remember him with joy and smiles.

    Your forever friend
    Sally

  63. Dear Peggy, Janet and families.

    Our sympathy on the loss of your Dad. He had a smile and I had lots of laughs over the funny things he would say. He will be missed by all , but you will have lots of memories to share.
    Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.

    Philip and Rose Decker

  64. JANET&PEGGY SO SORRY TO HEAR OF YOUR LOSS MAY GOD BE WITH YOU YOU GUYS AT THIS SAD TIME MY PRAYS GO OUT TO YOU R.I.P,KIT

  65. To all of you in Kit’s family,

    I am so sorry to hear of your heartbreak My condolences to you on the loss of your special father, grandfather and great grandfather.

    Thinking of you…….Hughie

  66. Janet, Peggy, Brian, Joanna and Ashley
    The loss of someone you love is always difficult, but to cherish the memories is the greatest gift. [as the video shows] Stay close to one another and share those memories. My thoughts are with all of you. Pam

  67. Dear Peggy,Janet and families,

    Sorry to hear about your father’s passing.You will be in our thoughts.Kit was a great man.Time will make the loss a little more bearable .You will have your memories to see you through until you are together again!

    Sylvia and Mike Langille

  68. To Janet & the Family I am so sorry to hear about the passing of your Dad , He was a wonderful & loving person . I will always remember him even the times when him & your mom went to my Mom & Dads house . He will always be missed . It didn,t matter were you seen him he had always had a smile on his face . May you rest in pease . & May god bless ./

  69. We are so sorry to hear about the loss of your father and grandfather. Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire family at this sad time.

  71. Dear Peggy, Janet & Families,
    All our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
    God Bless and Take Care.

  72. to janet peggy and families.i was so sorry to read about your dad’s passing. i just found it on the internet a while ago. kit was always so pleasant whenever i saw him around town. he will be missed please
    accept my condolences.

    betty smart

  73. So sorry to hear of Kit’s passing. He will be fondly remembered and missed by all that knew him. Find peace and strength in your fond memories of Kit.

    My sincere condolences,
    Teresa Smiley
    Brooklyn, NS

  74. Dear Janet, Peggy & families

    I was very sorry to hear about the passing of your father. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this difficult time. Think of all the great memories you have of him while he was here with you.
    Diane

  76. i was so sorry to hear about francis we used to talk alot out at the cemetary and everytime we seen each other in town he was a very nice man r/i.p my friend u gonna be missed

  77. Dear Peggy , Janet, Brian and family,
    So sorry to hear of your recent loss. “Kit” was a very loving and kind man. Family was the world to him, and of course baseball!! I always cherished the times I got to spend with him, and will greatly miss his big smile!! My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this very difficult time. “God Bless and Rest In Peace Kit “!

    Karen Gehue, CCA
    Region of Queens Home Support

  78. sorry to hear about kit he was a funny man and could make you smile

  79. Peggy, Janet and families:

    Please accept our condolences on the passing of your Dad. He was a kind, gentle man and will be missed by all.

  80. Peggy, Janet and families,

    Sorry to hear of your loss. Thinking of you at this time…

    Ruth Anne

  81. Peggy&Janet,
    So sorry to hear about your Dad,my thoughts are with you and your families.Take care.
    Lynn

  82. So very sorry to hear of the passing of your Father, a very nice Man and the Husband of a dear Friend Louise. Had a visit with your Dad the last time I was Home. It is sad that they are now both gone I send my sincere condolence to you Peggy and your Sister Jane. Take care and God Bless

  83. I am so sorry to hear that your dad has passed on Janet. My thoughts are with you and all of your family . Just remember he is at peace now and things will get easier for you all. Take care!!

  84. sorry to hear of your loss ,thinking of all the family , thoughts are with you

  85. Our thoughts and prayers go out toyou,Wells family. Kit was a very fine man as a neighbour,sportsman,famil;y man,and close friend. He will be missed.
    I just watched the video which brought back quite a few memories for me. Iam glad we had that contact over the years.
    Please accept our sincere sympathies and take care one and all.

  86. To theFamily Kit Wells,
    Our deepest sympathy to all the family.
    May the love you shared with Kit
    Help you in your sorrow and help
    to ease the pain.
    Sincerely, Jim & Beulah

  87. Dear Peggy and Janet:
    Just by looking at the tribute, one can see your father was a family man. You have some wonderful pictures to prove that. My sincere condolence to all the family.
    Sincerely
    Valerie

  88. a note to express my sympathy to Kit,s family who do not know me.i Kit , his family and his wife Louise we all lgrew up together and remember well his abilities as a sportsman .and agreat person to know. obviously his life was one well lived and know he will be missed by all who knew him..have not been home for many years but have a great memory when out walking we ran into one another and had a great visit. I join all in remembering Kit and sharing your great loss
    Sincerely Roger Hemeon

  89. Peggy and Janet

    Heartfelt sympathy to you and your families. Our thoughts and prayers will be with you during this difficult time of healing. Treasure all the memories, cry, laugh, for he will never leave you as he lives on through you.

    Take care of yourself and each other.

    Friends always

  90. Peg, every thing you told me about you Dad , is there in the video, he was surely a wonder person, and true to your words, he had that smile and way about him till the end, may he rest in peace, and look upon such a wonderfull daughter, and family that he has created.

    God Bless you all

Leave a Condolence

Please share your message of condolence with the family, It will be visible to the public but your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *. To send a Private condolence please click here.