Dana Lyle Francois

I attended Haven School with Dana, and what I remember after all of these years is his smile. He seldom was without it, and he knew how to give it away to the rest of us -- even the teachers! I don't think there was anyone who was capable of making Mrs. Wilson smile except Dana. Although I didn't cross paths with Dana after graduating from Haven School, I wanted family and friends to know how much that smile from fifty-plus years ago is still changing the world. What a joyful gift!

Dana was a sweet and caring guy. Everyone that knew him loved him. Rest well Dana. You fought a long and hard battle.

Dana was the sweetest guy I knew. He had a great smile,and a heart as big as Texas.

Dana was Mr. Portsmouth. He bled puddle dock blood blood and was a walking story teller about the old portsmouth, and all the fun they had growing up, which we thoroughly enjoyed. I'll miss your friendship, hugs and texts. May you rest in Peace, free from pain and in the arms of your loved ones. Thank you for making our lives that much brighter because you were in it.

I loved Dana he was always nice to me at the Auto shop. We would talk alot about my dad & the good old days. He was so sweet. He had the biggest smile & heart!!!! ❤❤❤❤

Rest in peace Dana,
Going to miss those calls on Christmas Eve from Santa.

It's taken me a while to write my condolences as I have so much to say. Dana, you were a True Friend, a confidant, and Ray of sunshine on many a cloudy days! Your stories, jokes and laughter was like no other. I miss our phone calls about nothing in particular, just rambling on and on! I miss you calling a quizzing me on song titles and who sang them. Occasionally you would call and not say a word, just bust out in a song and say I love you! The memories of you will live on for Eternity! ...

Dear Tim, Shannon, Grandchildren, and all of the Francois family, we are so sorry for the loss Dana. He will never be forgotten as he touched so many lives with his love, kindness, and, of course, his love of making people laugh. We were blessed to be recipients of all of those things from him. May God watch over all of you as you go through the mourning of your loss. Dana will surely be missed.......

Dana,Dana,
What am I going to do without your crazy phone calls??
You were one in a million and will missed by so many. Miss you.
Rest in peace--Mr.------!
Callie