FRANCIS, Peter J.

Passed way peacefully at his home in Tavistock on Friday, February 21, 2025.

Born 83 years ago the son of the late James and Ina Francis. Peter is survived by his wife Avis, his sons James, Scott and Brent (Martha) and their families and by Avis’ children, Beth Blowes (Mark Arthur), Nancy Altenburg (Gerry), Brian Blowes (Becky) and their families, brother-in-law Melvin Kelly (Keron) and by close family friend Tom Zimmerman.

Predeceased by his 1st wife Diane in (1988) and by his sister Jane in (2017).

Peter operated the Francis Funeral Home and Francis Furniture in Tavistock since 1962. He supported the community in various ways over the years having been involved in both the Rotary Club of Tavistock and the Tavistock Masonic Lodge #609 A.F. & A.M. for over 60 years, also a member and chairman of the Tavistock Utilities Commission and a member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #518. He had also been involved in various other business ventures over the years.

Relatives and friends will be received in Peter’s home, the Francis Funeral Home, 77 Woodstock St. N. Tavistock on Monday from 6-8pm and Tuesday from 2-4 & 6-8pm. Funeral service will be conducted at Trinity Lutheran Church, Sebastapol on Wednesday February 26, 2025 at 11:00am. Rev. Leanne Darlington officiating. Interment later in St. Andrew’s Cemetery, North Easthope.

In lieu of flowers, donations to The War Amps CHAMP Program or Trinity Lutheran Church would be appreciated by the family. Personal condolences can be posted at www.francisfh.ca