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We announce the passing of Mrs. Philomena Theresa Francis (née LeBlanc), lovingly known as “Teacher Sister”. She departed this life peacefully at her residence in Soufriere on Thursday, September 18th, 2025, at the blessed age of 94 years.
She leaves to mourn:
Daughters: Diana Francis, Marvlyn Austrie and Erin Sanderson
Sons in Law: Leslie Austrie and Abdulaziz Sanderson
Grandchildren: Kelby, Dion and Alana Austrie, Jeanna and Rennae Francis, Imanuel and Elijah Antoine and Raadhiyah Sanderson
Grandsons In Law: Joshua Ononuju and Lennox James
Great grandchildren: Lucas and Logan James and Raegan Ononuju
Goddaughters: Judith Rolle, Judith Ettiene and Sister Lauren Royer
Sister-in-Law: Stella LeBlanc
Nieces: Rosillia, Anthea, Caesarina, Lydia, Fermilia, Francilia, Verdan, Patricia, Judith, Mariah, Jeanette, Paula, Laura and Charlese
Nephews: Donny, Bernard, Hamid, Franklyn, Vans, Everett, Ian, T. Wyllis and James
Grand and great grand Nieces and Nephews: Lee-Ann, Lennon, Leon, Denelson, Deanna, Marlon, Kirah, Brian, Erick, Melvin, Derrick, Frances, Karina, Sharma, others too numerous to mention.
Closest friend: Decima Rolle
Close friends and Family including Decima Rolle Family, Maron Etienne and Family, Heather Felix-Evans and Family, Cleve Tavernier and Family, Bennett Austrie and Family, Rosena Clarke, Hugo Astaphan, Dr. Patrick Antoine, members of the Leblanc, Seaman and Royer families, names too numerous to mention
Faithful careers: Lucinda Alfred, Marietta Sanford and Sherma James
The communities of Vielle Case and Soufriere.
The body of the late Mrs. Philomena Theresa Francis will be transported by Lynhurst Funeral Home on Friday October 3rd for the viewing at 2:00 pm and funeral service at 2:30 pm at the Soufriere Roman Catholic Church, followed by Interment at the Soufriere Catholic Cemetery.
Her family wishes to express gratitude to all those who showed love and concern throughout her long life and all those who have given love and support since her passing. May memories of her loving and caring heart remain with us forever. May she rest in eternal peace in the company of those gone before her, husband Hobson Francis, daughter Dr. Helen Francis-Seaman and brothers Lipson and Wyllis Le Blanc.
We announce the passing of Mrs. Philomena Theresa Francis (née LeBlanc), lovingly known as “Teacher Sister”. She departed this life peacefully at her residence in Soufriere on Thursday, September 18th, 2025, at the blessed age of 94 years.
She leaves to mourn:
Daughters: Diana Francis, Marvlyn Austrie and Erin Sanderson
Sons in Law: Leslie Austrie and Abdulaziz Sanderson
Grandchildren: Kelby, Dion and Alana Austrie, Jeanna and Rennae Francis, Imanuel and Elijah Antoine and Raadhiyah Sanderson
Grandsons In Law: Joshua Ononuju and Lennox James
Great grandchildren: Lucas and Logan James and Raegan Ononuju
Goddaughters: Judith Rolle, Judith Ettiene and Sister Lauren Royer
Sister-in-Law: Stella LeBlanc
Nieces: Rosillia, Anthea, Caesarina, Lydia, Fermilia, Francilia, Verdan, Patricia, Judith, Mariah, Jeanette, Paula, Laura and Charlese
Nephews: Donny, Bernard, Hamid, Franklyn, Vans, Everett, Ian, T. Wyllis and James
Grand and great grand Nieces and Nephews: Lee-Ann, Lennon, Leon, Denelson, Deanna, Marlon, Kirah, Brian, Erick, Melvin, Derrick, Frances, Karina, Sharma, others too numerous to mention.
Closest friend: Decima Rolle
Close friends and Family including Decima Rolle Family, Maron Etienne and Family, Heather Felix-Evans and Family, Cleve Tavernier and Family, Bennett Austrie and Family, Rosena Clarke, Hugo Astaphan, Dr. Patrick Antoine, members of the Leblanc, Seaman and Royer families, names too numerous to mention
Faithful careers: Lucinda Alfred, Marietta Sanford and Sherma James
The communities of Vielle Case and Soufriere.
The body of the late Mrs. Philomena Theresa Francis will be transported by Lynhurst Funeral Home on Friday October 3rd for the viewing at 2:00 pm and funeral service at 2:30 pm at the Soufriere Roman Catholic Church, followed by Interment at the Soufriere Catholic Cemetery.
Her family wishes to express gratitude to all those who showed love and concern throughout her long life and all those who have given love and support since her passing. May memories of her loving and caring heart remain with us forever. May she rest in eternal peace in the company of those gone before her, husband Hobson Francis, daughter Dr. Helen Francis-Seaman and brothers Lipson and Wyllis Le Blanc.
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