FOLIOT o@ca.on.manitoulin.howland.little_current.manitoulin_expositor 2004-02-18 published
Francis Xavier
DEBASSIGE
In loving memory of Francis Xavier
DEBASSIGE,
December 3, 1929 - February 14, 2004
who was called by the Creator at the age of 74 years at the Mindemoya Hospital on February 14, 2004.
Francis was born on December 3, 1929 in M'Chigeeng. Francis leaves
to celebrate his life, Regina (husband Albert
BEAUDIN) of M'Chigeeng,
Bernard (wife
Jan) of Sault Ste Marie, Fred
DEBASSIGE of
Zhibaahaasing, (friend Marilyn), 18 grandchildren and 7
great-grandchildren. Foster father of Gloria, Elizabeth and Rolland,
brothers Gus and Isadore Phillip
DEBASSIGE and sister Mary Louise.
Predeceased by his parents David and Cecile
(WABANGE)
DEBASSIGE and
brothers James and Ernest. he is survived by many nieces and nephews.
Francis was a kind and soft spoken man. In his retirement years,
Francis enjoyed being an avid gardener, caring for horses and
watching all sports on television. In his younger days Francis was
awarded the Tom Longboat medal for his athletic achievements in
hockey and baseball. Francis cherished his grandchildren and
great-grandchildren. He also enjoyed visits where he could speak his
first language (Ojibway). Francis faced his esophageal cancer with
courage. Francis, affectionately known as "Frenchie" by his Friends
and "Papa Francis" by his family will be greatly missed by everyone.
At his request there will be no visitation. Cremation will take
place followed by a Memorial Mass at Immaculate Conception Church,
M'Chigeeng on Wednesday, February 18th, 2004 at 10 am with Father Robert
FOLIOT officiating with burial of ashes following at M'Chigeeng Cemetery.
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FOLZ o@ca.on.manitoulin.howland.little_current.manitoulin_expositor 2004-05-12 published
Francis
Joseph
Alphonse
FOLZ
In loving memory of Francis Joseph Alphonse
FOLZ who passed away at
his home on Sunday May 9, 2004 at age 70.
A former long time member of the Masons and Legion, Francis was in the Peace Keeping Corp. in
the Canadian Armed Forces for 13 years. Predeceased by wife of 28 years, Ella
FOLZ (née
HARGRAVE.)
Cherished father of Duncan and wife
Joanne
MacINNES of Lake Dalrymple, David (predeceased 2000) wife
Jackie of North Bay, Marie
BYLOW and Tim of Orillia. Will be greatly
missed by grandchildren Victoria, Kyle, Benjamin, Joy, Ashley,
Dakota, Alexander, Michelle, Matthew and Cassidy. Dear brother of
Angie and Bill
HANNAH,
Fritz and
Saya,
Gerry (predeceased) and Betty,
Don and Betty Ann, Alfred and Pat, Patrick and Shirley, Beatrice
(Gilles predeceased)
DUFOUR.
Uncle of many nieces and nephews. The
funeral service was held at Island Funeral Home at 11 am, Thursday
May 13, 2004. Cremation with memorial service was held at Island
Funeral Home at 2 pm, Tuesday May 4, 2004.
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