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James FRANCIS Obituary
After a short illness, James passed away peacefully at Colwyn House, Hastings, on Friday 26th May 2023. Beloved and cherished husband of Alison for 49 and a half years. Dearly loved father and father-in-law of Kim and Jeremy, Simon and Alison, Tessa and Gavin. Treasured Poppa of Oliver, Willa and Leah. Loved father and father-in-law of Todd and Nicola, and grandfather of Spike and Lewis. Cherished brother of Robert, and the late Diane, Jillian and Adrienne. Loved and respected by his extended family and many friends. A special thanks to the amazing staff at Colwyn House for all of the love and care given to James and the family. A service to celebrate the life of James will be held at Lindisfarne College Chapel, on Friday, 2nd June 2023 at 1.30pm. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Dementia Hawke's Bay at the service. All messages posted to the Francis family, C/o PO Box 8424, Havelock North 4157.
Memories and Condolences
for James FRANCIS
7 Entries
Richard
June 18, 2025
Very sorry to hear about Jamie´s passing
He was my teacher ,housemaster , rugby coach and mentor/confidant and I always respected him
He was a really good man and respects to his wife and children
Mike and Priscila Scudder
June 16, 2023
Sorry to hear about Jamie´s passing. Good man. Many fond memories as a student of Mr Francis and his sons. Our sincere condolences to the family...
Kevin & Rae Mitche
June 9, 2023
So very sorry to hear that Jamie has passed . Our sincere condolences to his family, he was a well liked and respected man
Deb Greenstreet née Beechey
June 9, 2023
Hello there Ali and family was there for the budding start of your love story as flatmate and friend in Palmerston North. Jamie a Rugby rep and you followed his games. We met over the years as married couples with children in different holiday spots plus your home on the School grounds. It was our early flatting days and lives entwined that hold my strongest memories footy pubs flat parties engagements as poor students and all the fun and promise that those days have us.Your story with Jamie so loving and successful was meant to be. Much love to you all Deb Beechey xs Whitianga by the sea xs
Alison Brooks nee Hastings
June 2, 2023
James was a class mate of mine at Heretaunga Intermediate. I remember James as being such a kind, fun and popular young man. It was a pleasure to catch up with him again at a Heretaunga reunion in 2014. I send my sincere condolences to James's family. I was sorry I was unable to travel to New Zealand for the funeral.
Linn Singleton
June 2, 2023
Sad to hear of the recent passing of James.Have fond memories of our time at Lindisfarne.Sincere Sympathy ,Linn Singleton.
Russell Williamson
June 1, 2023
So sad to hear of Jamie´s passing. One of the finest gentlemen I had the pleasure of meeting and could only marvel at his sporting background as an outstanding player and knowledgable selector and coach in rugby and cricket at provincial level. My sincere condolences to the family.
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