Heather Francis Obituary

FRANCIS, Heather Margaret (Lady). Died peacefully on 8th December .2011 Dearly loved wife of the late Sir Laurie Francis, and sister of the late Shona McFarlane, treasured mother of Nicola, Margot and Justine. Adored grandmother of Oliver and Claudia Gibb and Oscar and Lucas Sachs. Loved mother- in-law of Stewart Gibb and Steve Sachs. Your grandchildren adored you and loved your company, thank you for being there for them always. You were our inspiration, our rock. You enriched our lives with your love and support, your fabulous wit and humour and wonderful creativity. Your paintings will live on in hundreds of homes around the world. Animals were one of the loves of your life and you had a special way with them. A celebration of Heather's life will be held on Tuesday 13th December at 3.00 pm at All Saints Chapel, Purewa, 100 St Johns Road, Meadowbank. All communications to the Francis family c/ Sibuns, PO Box 87 233, Meadowbank, Auckland 1742 Phone 09-520-3119.