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Official Obituary of

Lionel Francois

December 7, 1941 ~ March 24, 2024 (age 82) 82 Years Old

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Lionel Francois Obituary

The family of Lionel Francois of Cold Lake First Nations, Alberta is deeply saddened to announce the passing of their beloved father, grandfather and brother on Sunday, March 24, 2024 at the age of 82 years.

Lionel is lovingly survived by his children: Vincent Francois, Geoffrey Francois, Leah Alphonse, Lauralee Alphonse, Clayton Francois, Clinton Francois, Ryan Francois, Geoffrey Montgrand, Eileen Montgrand; 28 grandchildren; 20 great grandchildren; brothers: Antoine Francois, Norbert Francois, Napoleon Francois, Alexis Francois; sisters: Dalphine Bank, Eileen Sylvester, Mary Jane Grandbois; as well as a numerous nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

Lionel was predeceased by his wife: Alice Montgrand (May 5, 2022); son: Tony Alphonse; parents: Michael & Mary Francois; step-son: Darren Montgrand.

Wake, Tuesday, April 2, 2024 at the English Bay Community Centre, Cold Lake First Nations, AB, leaving Memento Funeral Chapel, Cold Lake, AB at 11:00 a.m.

Funeral Service, Thursday, April 4, 2024 at the English Bay Community Centre, Cold Lake First Nations, AB at 11:00 a.m. with Father Limneo Zamora officiating. Pallbearers: Gordon Grandbois, Norbert Jr. Francois, Alexis Francois, Napolean Francois, Lawrence Francois, Geoffrey Francois; honorary pallbearers: all family and friends. Final Resting Place, Cold Lake First Nations Community Cemetery, Cold Lake First Nations.

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Services

Wake

Tuesday
April 2, 2024
11:00 AM
English Bay Community Centre
PO Box 1769
Cold Lake First Nation, AB T9M 1P4

Funeral Service

Thursday
April 4, 2024
11:00 AM
English Bay Community Centre
PO Box 1769
Cold Lake First Nation, AB T9M 1P4

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December 7, 1941-March 24, 2024

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In Loving Memory Of

Lionel Francois

December 7, 1941-March 24, 2024

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Family and friends are coming together online to create a special keepsake. Every memory left on the online obituary will be automatically included in the book.

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Lionel is Going Home to the English Bay Community Centre on Tuesday, April 2 for a two night wake, leaving Memento Funeral Chapel, Cold Lake at 11:00 a.m.