Obituary of Maria Francis

It is with great sadness that the family of Maria Elisabeth (Luig) Francis announce her passing at the Dr. Everett Chalmers Hospital with her family and Parish Priest at her bedside, on November 26, 2018. Born on August 7, 1949 in Erwitte, Germany, she was the daughter of the late Franz and Theresa (Mertens) Luig. Maria was a dedicated and devoted member of St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church. A deeply respected member of the Roman Catholic faith and was held in high esteem in the Catholic Parish Council. Always involved and helping out with St. Vincent de Paul’s CWL. Maria held the position of president for at least one term, as well as other positions within the CWL. She was the "go to lady" when receptions were required at the church. To no surprise, Maria had worked several years in the food industry and for a number of those years she was a supervisor. She also worked as a bank teller at the TD bank which was the place that she retired from. Another important piece of Maria’s life was her family and she loved them all. She will be deeply missed by her beloved husband Gerry Sr.; children Claudia (Peter Kilfoy) and Gerry Jr. Francis; grandchild Jarod Collins; fur baby, whom she loved like a child, Rody; sisters and brothers-in-law Annetraud Luig, Raymond (Marie), Shirley Baird (Bob) Garnet (Violet), John (Irene), Malcolm (Barb) and Eric Francis, as well as numerous nieces, nephews and cousins from both Germany and here in Canada. In addition to her parents, Maria is predeceased by brothers Franz and Albert Luig, as well as a sister-in-law Marlis Luig. Visitation will be held on Friday, November 30, 2018 at Oromocto Funeral Home from 2-4 pm and 7-9 pm, with a tribute from the St. Vincent de Paul CWL being held at 6:45 pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held from the St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church on Saturday, December 1, 2018 at 11 am with Fr. Charles Udeh officiating. Donations in Maria’s memory may be made to Canadian Cancer Society or a charity of the donor’s choice.