Francis, Velda (Age 80, Mount Forest)
Published on 29/11/2021
Velda Francis, formerly of Mount Forest, passed away peacefully at Royal Terrace Retirement Residence, Palmerston, on Saturday, November 27, in her 81 st year. Predeceased by her beloved husband LaVerne Francis. Loving mother of Blair Francis and Karen, Ian Francis and Kim, and Brad Francis. Cherished grandmother of the late James Allan, Liam and Jennie, Tyler and Shaelynne, Jackson and Jason. Dear sister of Muriel Allen and her late husband Bob, Ruth Penwarden and Jim, and Brian McQuarrie and Elizabeth. Survived also by many nephews, nieces, and their families. Velda was predeceased by her second husband Mervyn Kirkpatrick. She will be missed by Mervyn’s children: David, Linda, and Stephen and their families. Visitation will be held at the England Funeral Home, Mount Forest, on Thursday from 2:00 – 4:00 and 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. The funeral service will be held at Mount Forest United Church, on Friday, December 3, at 10:30 a.m. with visitation one hour prior to the service. To attend the funeral service and visitation, proof of double vaccination and photo identification is required. No reservation is necessary. Masks are mandatory and Covid protocols are in place. Private spring interment in Ventry Cemetery.
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