In Celebration of

Grace Evelyn Francois

January 30, 1943 - October 15, 2023

Passed away on Sunday, October 15, 2023 at Trillium Health Partners- Mississauga, at the age of 80.

Beloved wife of the late Carson. Loving mother of Zora (Michael), Lenore and the late Mervyn (Rosalyn). Devoted grandmother to, Terence, Tanisha, Myles and Marcus. Grace will be greatly missed by her surviving sisters Priscilla and Cornis, many nieces and nephews, extended family, and friends.

Grace immigrated to Canada from St. Vincent and the Grenadines in 1966 as a domestic worker. She spent a few years in hospitality followed by 30 years as a health care aide in a private nursing home. She enjoyed most of her retirement years spending half her time in Canada with her eldest daughter and family and the other half in St. Vincent with her aforementioned sisters and predeceased siblings Vincent, Shirley, Rhona and Alstar.

Grace was a thoughtful, kind, and caring woman who greatly loved and appreciated her family. She was a constant and reliable source of strength and wisdom. Known for her hardworking, determined nature, she always rose above adversity. Her strong faith in God carried her through her journey.

Her signature remark, even in her last days, was “Give my love to everyone.”

Friends may call at the Turner & Porter "Peel" Chapel, 2180 Hurontario St., Mississauga (Hwy 10 N. of Q.E.W) on Sunday November 5, 2023 from 2-5 p.m.

Homegoing service will be held in St. Vincent and the Grenadines.

For those who wish, donations in Grace’s memory may be made to Trillium Health Partners Foundation.

Guestbook

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Gail Spence (Niece)

Entered October 23, 2023 from Toronto, ON

My dear aunt was perfectly named. She was the definition of grace and divine spirit. I will miss her beyond measure and will be comforted to know that she is in the arms of the Lord. It is with great sadness that I bid my dear aunt an earthly farewell but I know that in the heavens I will see her again. Love you always!

Sonia Shallow (Aunt)

Entered October 29, 2023 from Toronto

On behalf of Earl and myself Sonia, we would like to extend condolences to Zora and Lenore on the passing of their beloved Mother and our dear Aunt Grace.Our thoughts are with you. Heaven has gained a beautiful angel. R.i.P Auntie Grace

Ophelia Mars (Sister-In-Law)

Entered November 3, 2023 from Canada

My deepest condolences to Grace's children: Zora and Lenore, her remaining sisters: Sila and Cornis and the many nieces and nephews. Grace was always a kind sister-in-law to me. Such a kind and considerate individual. I will always remember her for her unbiased advise regarding certain situations that we would discuss. May her soul RIEP.

Alvorne Mars (Niece)

Entered November 5, 2023 from St.vincent and the Grenadines

To My Dear auntie grace I will miss you so much. And i will every forget the things you told me. Everytime you call auntie cornis you always ask for me.you me keep my head up high and do the right thing in school and outside. But i know i will see you again in heaven. I will always love you

Joycelyn Shallow (Niece)

Entered November 5, 2023 from HIGH WYCOMBE

On behalf of all her Nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews, we extend our condolences to Zora and family, and Lenore. Tantie Grace was a wonderful auntie, with a lot of wisdom. She was loved by all the family, and she will be greatly missed. May she RIP, until we meet again.