Martin FRANCIS Obituary

Passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 31, 2025, at Christchurch Hospital, aged 82 years. Dearly loved husband of Rae, loved father and father-in-law of Michael and Maz, Leanne and Brian, Nicola and Melissa, loved grandfather of Antonia, Lucas, Mak J, Shakira, and Cassidy, great-grandfather of Semavi, and Saille. Loved brother of Ngaire and Ray (deceased), Jimmy (deceased) and Josie, Delia, Judy and Colin (deceased), loved uncle and great-uncle to his many nieces and nephews. Messages may be addressed to Mrs R. Francis, PO Box 18795, New Brighton, Christchurch 8641. In accordance with Martin's wishes his body has been bequeathed to the Otago Medical School. An informal Memorial service to celebrate Martin's life will be held in The John Rhind Chapel, entrance from London and Whitmore Streets, This Day (Wednesday, August 6) at 1.00pm.