Peter William Francis
28 August 1927 – 17 October 2021
Peter William Francis
28 August 1927 – 17 October 2021
Peacefully at home with his loving family on Sunday17 October 2021, aged 94. Dearly loved husband of Billie and the late Laura. Loved father and father-in-law of Christine and Brian Wood, Jenny and Russell Brooking, Gillian and Bernie Keegan, Graeme Francis and Jane Noakes, Paul Francis and Jane Beca, Adrienne Francis and Uli Nieswandt, stepdad of Gail and Peter Philipsen, Sandra Hinton, Ian and Yvonne Hinton, Tania and Andrew Williams. Cherished Pete to Tania, Alex, Jesse; Fiona, Kirsty; Luke, Tammy, Samuel; Matthew, Laura; Vicky, Harry, Julia; Arlee, Bella; Damian, Danielle, Leon; Connor; Ashleigh, Stacey; Logan, Dallas and all his great grandchildren.
Messages to Peter’s Family may be left here on his tribute page.
Invited family and friends will celebrate Peter’s life at St James Presbyterian Church, New Plymouth on Friday 22 October 2021 at 11.00am his wider community are invited to join us via the live stream on his tribute page at eagars.co.nz/peter.
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Funeral service held at Eagars Te Henui Chapel
Tributes
What an absolute priviledge to have known Peter. Peter was one of the very first senior people to welcome us when we joined the St James fellowship. We are confident you will love your new home. Much love and appreciation to Billie in your sad loss. Robin and Bernice.
To Billie and all the people who loved Peter, we are holding you warmly in our hearts. We didn't know Peter well but he seemed a kind and cheerful soul, whose company we always enjoyed. We will miss seeing him at St James. Lots of love to you all.
Graeme, Jenny and Families, thinking of you all at this very sad time.
Billie, thinking of you at this time of great sadness. Very best wishes Lauraine and Brian Parkinson
Dear Billie and family, Deepest sympathy to you all on the passing of Peter, a true gentleman. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Shirley and David Thomson
Dear Jenny and family, So sad to hear that your Dad had passed away. Remembering the fun times of attending Sunday School at St James Church, many moons ago. Treasure all those happy memories. Barbara Thompson (nee Smith)
Hi Billie and Gillian so sad to read the obituary notice in the news paper this morning. my deepest sympathies. stay strong. Peter was a lovely man. Gillan- now I know where you're kind qualities come from. keep safe. love to you both.
Dear Billie and family My thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time. Peter was a gentle, decent man whom Fiona and I were blessed to know. Of the many memories- wedding not the least - I remember my Grandmother telling me if her latest joke with Peter in her frequent visits to the Pharmacy in Fitzroy. His small attentiveness to my grandmother brought great joy. I hope to see the livestream on Friday. My prayers are with you, and thankfulness for a life well lived.
My sympathy to you all. I haven't seen Peter for a while but he was my Godfather. He and Don were good friends of my Father, Peter. Best wishes Judy
My sympathy to you all. I haven't seen Peter for a while but he was my Godfather. He and Don were good friends of my Father. Best wishes Judy
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Funeral service held at Eagars Te Henui Chapel
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