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Peter FRANCIS Obituary

FRANCIS, Peter William:
Peacefully at home with his loving family, on Sunday 17 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, step-dad of Gail and Peter Philipsen, Sandra Hinton, Ian and Yvonne Hinton, Tania and Andrew Williams. Cherished Pete to all his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Messages to Peter's family may be left 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.

Published by Taranaki Daily News from Oct. 19 to Oct. 20, 2021.

Memories and Condolences
for Peter FRANCIS

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Caleb Harvey

October 26, 2021

Jenny and Russ, I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Peter. I often think about you all. Caleb xx

Linus, Sue and Family Hinton

October 26, 2021

To Billie and family,

Our deepest sympathies for your loss. Lots of love from our family to yours xxx

Don Penwarden

October 25, 2021

My sincere sympathy to the Francis family on the passing of Peter.

Judith & Ian Dee

October 23, 2021

Our deepest sympathy and love to you Gillian and all your family. I have fond memories of your dad during our early nursing days xx

Melissa Siraa

October 22, 2021

Dear Billie, sending my love and prayers to you. It was such a privilege to work alongside Peter these last 4 years on a Tuesday morning at St James. What a truly lovely man Peter was. I always enjoyed his company. Reliable, kind and thoughtful. I will miss him.

Judy and Jack Dench

October 22, 2021

Sending our deepest sympathy to all the family. It was a privilege to know Pete. He was such a lovely man.

October 21, 2021

Dear Jenny and family, so sorry to hear of the passing of Mr Francis. He was a true gentleman, I loved working with him at the Pharmacy as did Mum back when she moved to New Plymouth from Kaponga. Regards to you all, Lynley, Beverley and families xx

Beryl Hunt

October 21, 2021

Sending sincere sympathy to you Billie and all the family.
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Beryl Hunt St James

October 21, 2021

My sincere condolences to Billie [Mum] and her family at this sad time.
Pete was a man who certainly enriched my life, as I am convinced he enriched others as well. He will definitely be missed.
Lotsa love to you all.
Andrew

October 21, 2021

Thinking of you all at this very sad time.
With deepest sympathy from Heather Ryan.

October 21, 2021

R I P, Peter, A gentleman, a mentor and friend. My thoughts are with you all. John Hislop

Marlene Beer

October 20, 2021

So very sorry Billie to read of Peter's passing. We will miss him at our U3A Technology group as he was always did a great deal of interesting reseach for the group. RIP Peter. You were a real gentleman.It was a pleasure to have known you.Fly free.

October 20, 2021

To Jen and members of the Francis family, my condolences ver the passing of Peter. Sounds like a great chap and you will have many happy memories to share and sustain you. Regards, Gillian Lobb

October 20, 2021

Condolences to the Francis family on the passing of Peter. Back in the 1950's and early 60's our respective now late parents played the leading role in providing health care services to the vibrant Ruawai community.
The McQuillan family (Janet, Michael, Helen and Linda).
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October 20, 2021

To Billie & Family, My thoughts are with you specially A LIFE WELL LIVED at this very sad time. Peter was a very keen participant at our U3A Tech Group & will be sorely missed. A LIFE WELL LIVED. Marion Bolton

October 20, 2021

It's been a privilege to have known Pete over many decades both through Pharmacy and family. He was a true gentleman, and extremely well respected in the pharmacy community. Our thoughts and love are with you all - Deb & Paul Walsh

Suzanne May-Gurnick

October 20, 2021

Sorry to hear of Peter's passing. Thoughts and love to both families. He was a perfect gentleman and will be sadly missed at St James.

Lynne Kibby

October 20, 2021

Thinking of you all at this sad time.
Lovely memories of earlier years spent with the Francis family. Love to all.
Plain sailing from here on Pete.

Barbara Morris

October 20, 2021

Deepest sympathy to you Billie and yours and Peter's family. I still remember his happy smiling face from when I was a child and he was our Fitzoy pharmacist.

Alison Sampson

October 20, 2021

My Sincere Condolences to the Francis Family.
Peter was a true gentleman and will always be remembered for his honesty and integrity as an employer.
Love to you all at this sad time.
Alison Sampson Orewa, Auckland.

Pauline and Jamie Sutherland

October 20, 2021

It is with great sadness we heard of Peter's passing. Our memories of him and Gillian sailing the sunburst come to mind. A true gentleman.
Our deepest sympathy to all the family.

Julie West

October 19, 2021

So sorry to hear of Peters passing. I worked for him for seven great years at Francis Pharmacy and I often remember the good old days there. He was a wonderful boss. My deepest sympathy and condolences to his family.

Pip Guthrie

October 19, 2021

Heartfelt regards and sympathy to you Billie, and the Francis Family.
A lovely man .
Aileen and Pip Guthrie

October 19, 2021

Fond memories of the Francis family gatherings with Pete over the years.
Much love to all the Francis family.
Biddy.

John and Hazel Stevens

October 19, 2021

Our thoughts are with you at this time.

October 19, 2021

A life well lived. Our sincere condolences.
Neil and Alison Hodges

Patricia Wells Morris

October 19, 2021

So sad to hear of Pete's passing, he was such a lovely gentleman. Love to all the family. Trish Wells Morris

Lorraine Stockman

October 19, 2021

Terribly sorry to hear of Peters passing, he was a lovely man. My thoughts go out to you all at this sad time.

Brian &Carol Crowley

October 19, 2021

Graeme,Jane and Family,our deepest sympathy to you all at this Sad time.

Mary Fisher

October 19, 2021

I will always treasure the fond memories of my very first job working for Peter in the pharmacy, with the additional reward of meeting Adrienne & family! RIP

Moira Brockhill

October 19, 2021

I am so sorry to hear about the loss of lovely Peter who was liked and loved by so many. I have many very fond memories of him and send my love to all your family and extended family.

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