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Thomas McKay Francis

1935 - 2018

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1935

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2018

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Thomas Francis Obituary

Thomas McKay Francis (83), son of the late Horace B. and Helen McKay Francis, passed away suddenly on September 11, 2018 at their camp on Lake Massasecum, Bradford, NH. Tom is survived by his wife of 58 years, Barbara Francis (Gaudes), three sons and their families; Edward Francis and wife Robin Kraft, William and Jennifer Francis, and Andrew Francis, wife Naan Pocen-Francis and granddaughter Siobhan Pocen-Nano. He also leaves five siblings and their families, and many nieces and nephews. The was predeceased by his eldest son, Robert McKay Francis.

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Published by Hartford Courant from Sep. 21 to Sep. 23, 2018.

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January 30, 2019

am so sorry for your loss, please accept my sincere condolences. May God bring everlasting comfort to your hearts and give you the strength to endure this difficult time.
(2 Thessalonians 2:16,17)

September 29, 2018

My sincere condolences for your great loss. May the God who "binds up the brokenhearted " and "comforts all who mourn", sustain your family during this challenging time. Isaiah 61:1,2.

E. Fisher
W. Hartford

Diane & Mike Beauregard

September 24, 2018

Barbara, to you and your family our deepest Sympathy in your sudden loss. We have just recently gotten to know Tom and will deeply miss his morning visits and conversations. Our Thoughts and prayers are with you. ❤

Bob Jesanis

September 21, 2018

Barbara, we are so sorry for your sudden loss of Tom, he was a sincere gentleman, we so enjoyed his zest for Life,he will be so missed by "our lake Massasecum Family" Patty & Bob Jesanis

Dave & Debbie Beauregard

September 21, 2018

Our heart goes out to all family and friends who will feel a void with Tom's passing. Tom was always helpful to me in our time together at the Big T, but more so, he was always kind and always a gentleman.

September 21, 2018

Dear Barbara - I'm sorry to hear of your loss. Tom played an important role here at the New England Air Museum. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time.
Debbie Reed

September 21, 2018

Barbara - I'm sorry to hear of your loss, Tom played an important role at the New England Air Museum. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Debbie Reed

Bill Hammaker

September 21, 2018

May the warm thoughts and prayers of Tom's many friends bring you and your family comfort at this difficult time.

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