Mary Francis Obituary
The passing of Mary Francis (Massena, New York), born in Akwesasne, New York leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on August 10, 2025 at the age of 97. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Thomas Herne and Louise K Herne (Canadian); her husband Michael H. Francis; her children, Donna Hopps (Jake), Valerie Terrance and David L. Francis; her grandchildren, Krystal Francis, Michael David and Daylon Francis; and her siblings, J. Robert, Kenneth, James, John Herne, John Zachary, Mae Herne, Christie Goodleaf, Emma Shortsleave, Irene Roundpoint, Margaret Hall and Delores Roberts.
She is survived by: her children, Robin (James Barnes), Michael Jr. (Ann Francis), Thomas (Marilyn Francis), Lee Ann (Steve Jock), Joseph (Lorna Francis), John (Carolyn Francis), James Tracy Francis, Cindy (Keith Mitchell) and Katherine (Frank Roundpoint); her son-in-law Philip Terrance; her son Leonard Oakes; her sister Vicki Griffiths; and her godchildren, Ricky Oakes, Wendy Jock, Benny Herne, Brian Herne, Ceci Cook Mitchell, Gloria Jock and Donald Sauve. She is also survived by her grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, those wishing may consider memorial contributions to be made in her memory to the St. Regis Church Food Pantry, which Mary donated frequently to.
