On January 1, 2016, Christian Alexander Francois of Maryland. Preceded in death by his beloved wife Claudine Francois. Devoted father of Stephan (Donnis) Francois; grandfather of Charles Francois; brother of Genevieve Masquelin, Claire Francois, Marie Benedicte Francois Duvieusart, and Alex Francois. Also survived by Sophie Earll. Relatives and friends are invited to call at Joseph Gawler''s Sons, 5130 Wisconsin Avenue NW (corner of Harrison Street) Washington, DC on Wednesday, January 6, 2015 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Church of the Little Flower, 5601 Massachusetts Avenue, Bethesda, MD on Thursday, January 7, 2016 at 12 Noon. Interment will follow in Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to The American Friends of the Children of Africa Foundation http://www.afcoa.org/ .