He is predeased by his wife Francis Mary Waring; sisters, Dorthy Bishop and Audry Welburne; and brother /Edward (Ted) Waring. Survived by his son, John Waring of Qualicum Beach as well as grandchildren Nicky Boyle, Tim Waring, Neil Waring, Scott Waring, and Sonya Waring. Francis also leaves his great grandchildren Dionne Boyle, Drew Boyle, Hanna Waring, Matson Waring, Nathan Waring, Maya Waring, Robin Gilmore, and Beau Gilmore.
Francis attended Victoria Highschool and was a member of The Victoria Motorcycle Club. He was an apprentice electrician for Murphy Electric later becoming manager for E B Horsman Electric Supply. Francis was a Captain of the 5th Regiment Canadian Garrison Artillery and also served as a council member for the Municipality of Saanich, BC. Francis was a member of Saint Andrews Masonic Lodge #19 in Victoria, BC.
A Service of Remembrance will be held at Yates Funeral Service, 1000 Allsbrook Road in Parksville BC on Friday, March 22, 2013 at 1:00 pm.
