Franciscus MANN Obituary

Thinking of you during this time, on the loss of your beloved husband, father and grandfather and our Uncle Francis.

Francis , Hamilton NZ 1992

You were my big brother, 2 years up from me. We were always together as kids. We often even wore the same type of clothes...remembering the plus-four trousers we both hated...Because we were so different we often clashed and made up again. You were the man of logic and reason where my emotions did not fit in. But we were inseparable and together in many scouting and hiking events. When I came back from the seminary in Steyl you were the rock I could hold on to and find my balance. We lost contact a bit in later life but you were always on my mind and in the few years I may still have I will not forget you.

Francis Rest in Peace.
Sending Condolences to his Wife Jane and his Children and his grand/great-grandchildren as well to his brothers and sisters, nieces and nephews.
May the beautiful memories you have of him help you to get through this difficult time. Sending my love to all of you, Maritha

Growing up in Rotterdam there are so many happy memories when I think about my brother, such as singing an playing the guitar at home and at our grandparents 50th anniversary, playing ping-pong with his friends in the living room.
The sad moment was when he left for New Zealand. I was lucky to be able to visit him in 1990. He gave me a wonderful time and I will always cherish that I was able to visit with him. I will never forget how he took me in his little boot onto Hamilton Lake, he had so much fun doing that and I enjoyed it so much. I will never forget you dear brother, your memories are very dear to me, until we meet again.

Francis was my boss when I worked in the laboratory at Te Rapa Dairy Company when it first opened. He readily shared his knowledge and skills with those he worked with.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all as you mourn the loss of a husband, father and grandfather.

During our childhood there was so much humour, fun and laughs (brought on by his immeasurable wit). There were memorable family holidays full of loving and caring days. To my cousins, Micha, Stefanie and Paul my sincere condolences on the loss of your dad (my uncle). Love Monica xx

Rest in peace now, old scouting friend - you lived a full life both in Rotterdam and here in New Zealand. My condolences to Jane, Micha, Stephanie and Paul. Hopefully they have some of the Dutch Swing College recordings up there to keep you humming.