Francis Boates Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Francis Boates (Kentville, Nova Scotia), who passed away on January 24, 2024 at the age of 93. 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, F. Irving Boates and Verna Boates (Smith); and his brother Matthew (Holly). He is survived by: his wife Charlotte (Ritcey); his children, Janet McDougall (Doug), Heather Boates (Ken Graham) and Brian (Karma Chickoski); his grandchildren, Kyle (Sally), Sean (Joline), Sofia (Quincy), Lee (Jill), Kaleb and Clark; his great grandchildren, Isabelle and Calvin; and his sister Catherine Green. He is also survived by nieces and nephews.