Francis Roy Gordon Palen Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Francis Roy Gordon Palen of Tillsonburg, Ontario, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on April 9, 2025. 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, Earl Palen and Anna Palen (VanHeukelom); and his parents-in-law, John "Mac" and Cora Brynes (Lewis). He is survived by: his wife Patricia Palen (Byrnes); his daughters, Shari Lee Palen and Kristie Ann Palen; his granddaughter Jada Frances Marie Palen; and his siblings, Ruthanne (Otto Boka), Ken (Sally Palen), Mike (Cheryl Palen), Tom (Wendy Palen), John (Nancy Byrnes), Norma (Rene Verkest) and Robert "Bob" (Beth Byrnes). He is also survived by his many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
Donations to Diabetes Canada, the Heart & Stroke Foundation, or CMHA – Huron Perth would be appreciated by the family.
