Robert was born on April 11, 1961 in Cornwall Ontario. Son of the late Stanley & Elizabeth (Thompson) Francis. He was a proud Mohawk Iron Worker and held various other positions in the community of Akwesasne.
Loving father to Anthony “Saka” (Brenda Benson), Tara, Jory, Jenna, and late Natasha Francis, all of Kawehno:ke.
Dear brother of Angie (Steve) Barnes, Stanley Francis Jr. “Jojo”, Lisa Francis-Benedict (the late Jay Benedict) and Missy Francis-Herne (Jay Herne).
He will be missed by his grandchildren Brandon, Tianna, Aidan, Ryan, Quinceki, Shia-tye, Camrynn, Avri, and Sloan, and his great-grandson Kyler.
Robert married Darlene Boots April 26, 1982. Sadly, the marriage ended in divorce in 2015.
Robert enjoyed fishing, visiting with family and friends, coaching and reffing lacrosse. He was a great mentor to many refs and players of the sport.
He will be sadly missed by many nieces, nephews and cousins.
Resting at LAHAIE AND SULLIVAN CORNWALL FUNERAL HOME, WEST BRANCH, 20 Seventh Street West (613-932-8482) on Sunday, January 15, 2023 from 2-4 p.m.and 7-9 p.m., and on Monday, January 16, 2023 from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. and on Tuesday, January 17, 2023 from 9 a.m. until the time of service.
A funeral ceremony will be held in the chapel of the funeral home on Tuesday, January 17, 2023, at 11 a.m. Interment to follow.
Memorial donations to the Akwesasne Storm Minor Lacrosse Association would be appreciated by the family.
Messages of condolence may be left at www.lahaiesullivan.ca
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