Francis Joseph LeMay Sr.

Francis LeMay Obituary

LEMAY, SR., FRANCIS JOSEPH, 67, passed away Tuesday, April 25. He is survived by his mother, Catherine LeMay of Hartford, CT; wife, Jean of Davenport; sons, Francis Jr. of Prospect Park, PA, Ronald (Michelle) of Clermont; daughter, Tina Lynn M. LeMay (Mike) of Collingdale, PA; five brothers and five sisters; and two grandsons, Zackary and Xavier. Funeral service will be held Monday, May 1st, 11 a.m. in the Chapel of the Becker Family Funeral Home, 806 West Minneola Avenue, Clermont, FL. 352-394-7121.

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Published by Orlando Sentinel on Apr. 28, 2006.

Memories and Condolences
for Francis LeMay

6 Entries

Tina LeMay

May 20, 2006

My daddy was a very loving and supportive man who has taught me many lessons throughtout the years. I remember growing up and telling everyone that I was "Daddy's LIttle Girl" and that I had him wrapped around my little finger. Daddy was the kind of person that if he could help you with something he would in a heartbeat. Although I didn't always make the right decisions, daddy always stood by me and I don't know if I would be the person that I am today without all he did for me. On the other hand, daddy could be very stubborn. I remember when I first got with Mike he would take my car away to discourage me to go to Philly to be with him. That didn't work because now almost 7 years later we are engaged to be married. My dream was to have my daddy walk me down the aisle and to see my children grow up when we had them. Now I know that is not possible for him to be there in body but I know he will be there spiritually. I know that no matter what I do in life daddy will be watching out for me and everyone else who touched his life.

Ronnie LeMay

May 14, 2006

Husband, Son, Brother, Neighbor, Uncle, Best Friend, Dad, Pop-Pop.

How do you sum up a lifetime in just a few words?

There are many ways to describe my Dad. Some may say stubborn, short tempered, and opinionated just to say a few. My Dad was quick to discipline us and at times ruled with an iron fist. He wasn’t afraid to pull out the belt and even tried to use a wiffle ball bat once. When Dad was mad, you knew it, and the words that came out would make a drunken sailor blush. He was everything a father should be, so much that when I was younger and naïve to his reasonings, I swore I would never be like him. But when your 10 you don’t truly see that he gave us everything he had, his heart and soul.

Now walking in his footprints, I prefer to say he was loving, caring, selfless and devoted. My Dad would do whatever it took to provide the best he could for us. If that meant working 90 + hours a week at two jobs, so be it. Refinancing the house so we could go to college, he didn’t hesitate. He never once thought twice when someone needed his help, he would be the first one there to lend a hand, or at least share his opinion.

He wanted the best for us and wanted us to be the best we could. If that meant lying about my age to get me my first paper route, when I was 7, to teach me the value of a dollar, he did it. He always supported us with the decisions we made and was always there if we stumbled along the way. He still would let you know his opinion, but he was always there supporting us.

Then he became a Grandfather. His opinions were still there, but if there was ever proof that Grandchildren can change a person, it was with my Dad. Gone was the, “eat you veggies“ or “do your chores!” disciplinarian. Gone was the man who would give you a lecture about riding a bicycle across Hartford in the rain, no the snow, to deliver groceries for a nickel, when you asked for a quarter to buy a candy bar.

Suddenly there before us a man who, regardless if the boys ate their meal, would always give them a cookie, chips, M&M’s, or sometimes all three. There was a man who you couldn’t get to stop showering his Grandkids with gifts, and his love. Pop-Pop’s biggest joy in life was seeing Zackary and Xavier happy.

It is the hardest thing when someone you love and take for granted is taken away. There are questions to be asked that never will be answered. Did I make you proud? Do you know I owe everything I am to you? Do you know how thankful we are to have had you in our lives and how glad we are the boys had the times they had with you?

Dad, you will be missed dearly, loved eternally and will always be in our hearts and I hope and pray I can be half the father to my kids, that you were to me.

Sandy LeMay Gilbert

April 29, 2006

Uncle Francis was on of my favorite uncles and I loved him with all of my heart and soul. I am so sorry for our loss. He was a very thoughtful and wonderful man, friend and uncle. May God Bless all of you because I know that Uncle Frannie is in heaven with him and my Mom...

Ron & Jean Hunt

April 29, 2006

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Joe & Rose LeMay

April 29, 2006

Frannie-one great brother-one great brother-in-law-Great Husband-Dad-and GrandFather-We loved Frannie with all our Hearts and will be missed by everyone who was lucky enough to know him-Your turn to Pray for ALL OF US! Love Joe & Rose

Mary LeMay

April 29, 2006

Dear Aunt Jean, Frankie, Ronnie, Tina and Family,

I want you to know that my thoughts and prayers are with all of you in this time of sorrow. Uncle Frannie will always hold a very special place in my heart.

May God comfort you and give you His peace.

Love, Mary Denise

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