Francis John Taillefer Obituary

The memory of Francis John Taillefer (Raleigh, North Carolina), who passed away on December 25, 2025 at the age of 80, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Francis John Taillefer to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Esther Taillefer and Michael Taillefer Sr.. He is survived by: his wife Betty Jo Minton (Taillefer); his daughters, Ashley Mahan (Preston) and Amanda Meloni (Joe); his grandchildren, Madelyn Mahan, Samantha and Brandon Meloni; his brothers, Michael Taillefer Jr. (Helen), Patrick Taillefer and Thomas Taillefer; his children, Esther and Michael Taillefer Sr. (Betty Jo Minton Taillefer); and his siblings, Sharon Olson (Taillefer), Rosemary Mengelkoch (Taillefer) and Homer Taillefer.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks for any donations to the National Parks Conservation Association. (https://www.nationalparks.org).