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Keith Francois Obituary

KEITH FRANCOIS MELBOURNE Keith Alan Francois, 48, passed away peacefully at home after a courageous six month battle with cancer, on Saturday, De cember 31, 2005, with his family by his side. Keith was born in Evansville, Indiana, on July 11, 1957. He enjoyed surf fishing, camping, cooking, and music. Keith graduated from Satellite High School in 1975. He attend ed Miami Dade Community Col lege before joining the US Navy where he served as a Radio man from 1977-1980. He was employed by Medley Construc tion for eight years and Florida City Gas for ten years as a Cathodic Corrosion Technician. He is survived by his parents, Charles A. and Sherry A. Francois of Melbourne, FL; sib lings, Lisa Fitzgerald of Venice, FL, Michele Rose (Jerry) of Melbourne Village, FL, Jeffrey Francois (Diana) of Pembroke Pines, FL, Julie Silva (Steve) of Arvada, CO, Charles M. Francois (Lisette) of Kendall, FL, and Anne Tucker (Chris) of Melbourne, FL; nieces and nephews, Kelly, Justin, Lauren, Ryan, Anthony, Philip, and Alex; grandmother, Bonadean Francois of Salem, IL, and girl friend, Sandra Estes. Friends will be received at 10 a.m., Saturday, January 7th, at Beach Funeral Home West Chapel, 4999 N. Wickham Road, Melbourne, FL. Services will follow at 11 a.m., in the funeral home chapel. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Cancer Care Center of Brevard. Condolences may be sent to www.beachfuneralhome.com

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Published by FloridaToday from Jan. 4 to Jan. 6, 2006.

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July 11, 2023

Happy Birthday Keith.

Lisa

December 30, 2022

Another year, another Christmas that doesn´t seem quite right. We miss you everyday... and remember what a hero you were in your fight. Love you

Kerry

July 11, 2019

Sending
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July 11, 2017

Happy Birthday Keith.
Always

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July 11, 2016

Happy Birthday Keith. Always.

July 11, 2014

HaPpY Birthday, Keith...thinking of you.

Thomas Hart

January 24, 2014

Keith, I will always love you like a brother, I will never forget you! T. Hart

July 11, 2013

HaPpY Birthday!!

July 11, 2013

Thinking of you
Kerry

July 11, 2012

HaPpY Birthday, Keith

sandy estes

July 11, 2011

Happy Birthday...

December 31, 2010

Thinking of you and your family.
Always,
Kerry

July 11, 2009

Happy Birthday Keith
The sunrise was beautiful today!
:)
Kerry

Lisa Cameron

July 11, 2009

Happy Birthday Keith!
We are still reeling from the fact you aren't here but appreciate the little signs we get from you from time to time to let us know you ARE!
Love you lots!

July 11, 2009

Happy Birthday Keith...
Knowing you and your gentle spirit was the best thing that ever happened to me.
Love and Miss you,
Sandy

He enjoyed camping, I think he just liked the fire

sandy estes

July 10, 2009

Anne Tucker

July 11, 2008

Happy Birthday Keith,
We miss you and Dad more than we can say. We know that you are both together and watching over us all. We are remembering your loving,gentle spirit and cherishing memories of happier times.

Love and Miss you.
Your sister,
Anne

Kerry

July 11, 2008

Happy Birthday my friend.
Oceans of love on your special day and ALWAYS.
Kerry

sandy estes

December 31, 2007

Two years today. I miss you more today than yesterday. Slowly accepting your passing but not liking it. Greatful for the journey we had together.
I Love You
Sandy

Michele Francois Rose

July 11, 2006

Happy Birthday in heaven, Keith. We love you, miss you and cherish the memories. We celebrate you today and every day.



Love to you,

Michele

Sandy Estes

July 11, 2006

Happy Birthday

Donna (Easter) Makowski

May 21, 2006

I was so sad when I recently found out about Keith's passing. Although I have not seen him in years, I remember him fondly from my childhood in Indian Harbour Beach. My heartfelt sympathy goes out to Keith's family...may he rest in peace.

Mary McIntyre

March 30, 2006

My thoughts and prayers continue to be with the Francois family. May God embrace them here on Earth as He embraces you, Keith, in Heaven this very day.

Rosemarie Harper

February 1, 2006

To SUCH a wonderful man, I have never met such a more warm & caring & loving & giving man in my life,Thanks for all the happiness you shared with my cousin Sandy,You Have Won her Heart forever!

Mary Elaine Kapushy

January 12, 2006

Lost touch a long time ago. Sad about that. Seeing your face again, brought back so many GREAT memories. You'll always be in my heart.

Joanne Ruff

January 9, 2006

Keith,

Im so sorry and sad about the news on your Death. I happened to be in West Palm Beach but had bought the newspaper that day. I went to a Family Wedding. But was crying for you. You & i shared many classes together in Ocean Breeze Elem. and Hoover Jr. High.

God Bless, LOVE, Joanne Class of 75.

Corine Krysiak

January 7, 2006

My dear friend Julie and family,

Words cannot express my sorrow for the loss of your beloved brother, Keith. I will continue to pray for God's strength and peace for you and your family during this difficult time. My heart, thoughts and prayers are with you.

Love,

Corine

Edward Gomiela

January 6, 2006

Keith: You are truly one of the good guys...I'm going to miss seeing you around town @ the Seven Elevens! Ed

Frank Brusino

January 6, 2006

On behalf of all the members of my family - all having grown up in Indian Harbor, I wish to extend our deepest condolences to all the members of the Francois family. Keith, may you rest in peace. Frank

Marlene Kelly

January 6, 2006

Julie, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time. Take Care, from the Payroll Group.

Bernice Kapushy---Warren

January 6, 2006

My heart goes out to the entire family. What a flood of childhood memories we share. God's peace be with you all...Bernice

Connie Murphy-Jones

January 5, 2006

To Keith's Family,

Please accept our condolences. May the Almighty Lord bless you and give you strength during this time.

Joseph Tripi

January 4, 2006

My thoughts and prayers are with your entire family.

Ray Pitchford

January 4, 2006

I send my condolensces to the Francois family.. Keith you will be missed by all... My you rest in peace...

Sandy Estes

January 4, 2006

Keith,

Saying goodbye is not the easiest thing to do.

When you love someone as much as I love you.

I close my mind and you are there.

I cannot close my heart for I no longer have it.

It's with you.



I'll love you always,

Sandy

Kelly Hoertz

January 4, 2006

Uncle Keith,
Thank you for filling my life with such wonderful memories and showing this world exactly what a first-class person is...I am so proud to know you. Your kind spirit and gentle manner will always remain in your memory for every person you have touched in this life. Rest in Peace. I love you.

Lisa Fitzgerald

January 4, 2006

Keith, I'm so proud to be your sister. You fought like a champ!!

I love you and I will miss you forever.

Lisa

Wendell Watts

January 4, 2006

Keith, You are in a better place now and will be missed by all of us. May you rest in peace.

Wendell

Teri-Lynne Head Johansson

January 4, 2006

Julie, the Head and Johansson families send their condolensces. Take care, my friend.

Thomas Collins

January 4, 2006

A great person and good friend I will miss!!

The world will be a lesser place without Keith!!

TOC

sandy estes

January 4, 2006

Saying goodbye is not the easiest thing to do..when you love someone as nuch as I love you...

From my heart a love is lost...

A love so true and tenderly pure...

This heart will keep dreaming its dreams..Even though you slipped away.

I'll always love honey,

Sandy

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