R. Michael FRANCOEUR

About 55 years ago "mr. francoeur" was one of my teachers and mentors at Sedgwick Junior High School in West Hartford. His demeanor and manner of interacting with his students was certainly an important model for me over the years as to how to interact with others. Throughout the years I would bump into him in greater Hartford and always experienced that wonderful smile and respectful manner that he always showed others. I'm very grateful to have known him. Dick Shechtman

About 55 years ago "mr. francoeur" was one of my teachers and mentors at Sedgwick Junior High School in West Hartford. His demeanor and manner of interacting with his students was certainly an important model for me over the years as to how to interact with others. Throughout the years I would bump into him in greater Hartford and always experienced that wonderful smile and respectful manner that he always showed others. I'm very grateful to have known him. Dick Shechtman

We were so sad to hear about the loss of your wonderful Dad. He was such a kind and sincere man with a wonderful sense of humor. We know he is so happy to be with your Mom in heaven. You are all in our prayers.

Deidre Dalton Toole and Frank Toole
Stonington , CT

Dear Mike, Margaret & Family,
I was so sorry to read of your Dad’s passing. Although it’s been many years since I have had the pleasure of speaking with him, I remember our conversations fondly. He was a dynamic, interesting and kind man who I have though often of over the years.
My sincerest condolences to you.

On behalf of Principal/Chief Administrator Margaret Williamson and the entire Northwest Catholic High School community, I offer my deepest sympathy on Mr. Francoeur's death. Because his children -- Michael Francoeur ’76, Mary-Anne Francoeur Baldassarre ’78, and Edward Francoeur '82 -- and his granddaughter, Kathleen Baldassarre '09, were members of our school family, we feel that he was, too, and we mourn his passing along with all of you. We have remembered the Francouer family in our...

I'll always remember my uncle very fondly. As a child, I knew him as Uncle Roland and he always made me feel special whenever he asked me how I was doing. I'll can still see the twinkle in his eyes and the smile on his face as spoke with me and all the nieces and nephews. I am honored and love that I share his name.

Dear Francoeur Family:

Mike was a wonderful man, good friend, fellow Rotarian and inspiration. I have so many fond memories - honoring him for his 92nd birthday at Rotary surrounded by his family and friends; his unending devotion to Salvation Army and gathering of Rotarian's to ring the Bell every Christmas; and, partying with Mathew Modine at Hartford Stage. I will miss him so.

God Speed Mike.

Michael and Family,

I am very sorry for your loss.

Dear Francoeur Family,

Bob and I bought our house at OLS 24 years ago when our sons were 7, 9 and 11. He always took an interest in them with his ties to WH, Mr. Morrisey and more. Coincidentally, I had just finished my first Dale Carnegie course and at our first OLS meeting, I was so impressed by Mike, president at that time, and what a wonderful speaker he was. He made me feel confident in speaking to groups. Little did I know, it was him...Dale Carnegie's protege, Mike, that...