Francis was born in Altona, NY on February 22, 1928 to the late John and Evelyn Scadova. His first 14 years were spent on the farm in Altona. In 1942 the family relocated to Keene, NH, where he worked a variety of Jobs to help out the family.
On July 17, 1948, he married Geraldine Johnson and together they raised six sons and one daughter. They were married close to 68 years before her passing in 2016.
Also in 1948, Francis went to work for MARKEM Corp where he spent the next 36 years in production and sales. After taking early retirement in 1986, he worked at a couple of different companies before finishing his career at Timken at the age of 81.
Francis was a devoted father and husband who always put family first. He liked watching his Red Sox and playing cards, as well as going to his children’s events.
He is survived by his sons: Thomas and Donna of Merrimack, Robert of Swanzey, Arnold of Keene, Glenn and Bella Donna of Keene, and Gary and Xin Lin of Silverdale, WA; his daughter: Joyce and David Painchaud of Swanzey; his brothers: Donald and Sonja of Swanzey, Merton of Florida; and sister: Elizabeth of Windham, NH; as well as many grand and great grandchildren.
He was predeceased by his wife: Geraldine; son: William; brothers: Norman, John, and Jerald; and sisters: Bell, Gloria, Anita, and Mona.
Family and friends are invited to calling hours at Fletcher Funeral Home, 33 Marlboro Street, Keene, NH on Wednesday, May 19, 2021 from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm. Those in attendance are required to wear masks and follow appropriate physical distancing. A public graveside service will be held Thursday, May 20 at 12:30 pm at Mt. View Cemetery, Old Homestead Highway, Swanzey, NH. Family will hold a private funeral service.
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