Tma Francis Obituary

We are sad to announce that on August 15, 2022, Tma Francis (Antigonish, Nova Scotia) passed away. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Thomas Wilfred Francis and Sarah Johnson (Sally); his uncles, John Leroy Francis and Joseph Prosper; and his godfather Andrew Johnson.

He is survived by: his children, Antle Googoo, Keon Nevin and Sipekne'katik; his sisters, Tanya Francis (Patrick) of Paqtnkek, Terena Francis (Stefan) of Paqtnkek, Lisa Paul (Will), Millbrook and Lorraine Basque of Paqtnkek; his uncles, Patrick Johnson of Eskasoni, Kennis Paul of Eskasoni and Michael Johnson of Eskasoni; his aunt Patricia Coupland of Ontario; his godchildren, Kayleigh Nevin, Edwin Julian, Xavier Googoo, Amerah Marr, Aubrey Bernard and Reaze Sylliboy; his nieces and nephews, Caitlin, Sierra, Gema, Harlow, Scarlett, Sydney, Daisy, Kinsley, Brendan, Aaron, Andre, Logan, Dexter, Chad, Doyle and Maverick; his godmother Linda Julian (Dutch); his pet Damian; his grandparents, Mary Margaret, Joseph Ruston and Mary Ellen Francis (Prosper); and his stepfather David Bryan Francis. He is also survived by nieces/nephews, adopted godchildren, and even few adopted grandbabies.

If any organizations wish to make any monetary donations it can be sent to the Paqtnkek First Nation, 7 Dillon street, Afton, NS B0H-1A0 in memory of Chief Tma Francis. His dream was to make a Youth Center a reality, and with your donations we will make this possible.