In Loving Memory of Terence Michael Francis (Terry)

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Terence Michael Francis (Terry) after a courageous four-year battle with cancer.

Terry will be deeply missed by his loving wife Merle, daughters Charlaine and Lisa, brothers Errol (Delphine) and Tom (Joan), sisters-in-law Rita (the late Arthur) and Frieda (Trevor), brothers-in-law Tyrone (Marsha) and Christopher (Amy), along with numerous relatives and friends.

Beloved son of Maggie and Ismael Francis, Terry was born in Jinga, Uganda, and completed his high school education in Kampala. During his career with Canadian Airlines, he completed the Harvard University Executive Management Program.

Terry began his professional journey with East African Airways, where he met his future wife, Merle. He later joined Trans World Airlines (TWA). In 1972, following the birth of their daughters, the family immigrated to Canada as refugees.

In Canada, Terry continued his aviation career with TransAir before moving to Calgary, where he joined Pacific Western Airlines, later known as Canadian Airlines. He rose to the role of Senior Executive Vice President of Sales, Marketing, and Cargo.

Post-retirement, Terry served as a consultant with Air Jamaica, interim President of the Canadian Tourism Commission, Director at Interglobe Technologies, Director & Board Member at Cargojet, and Chair of the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA).

Terry was an avid golfer, global traveller, and devoted reader of espionage novels. He will be remembered most for his infectious humour and constant positivity.

Funeral Details:

Funeral Mass:Date: Monday, July 29th at 11:30 am

Location: St. Paul’s Parish

8251 St. Alban’s Road, Richmond, BC V6Y 2H6

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Reception to Follow:Time: 1:00 pmLocation: Richmond Funeral Home8420 Cambie Road, Richmond, BC V6X 1K1

As per his wishes, cremation will take place in a private family service.

In Memory:

In lieu of flowers, donations in Terry’s memory may be made to:

• BC Cancer Agency

• BC Kidney Foundation

For those who wish to send flowers, please use:https://www.fannieflorist.ca

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Special Thanks:

Our sincere gratitude to the following for their exceptional care and compassion:

• Dr. Jonathan Isenberg

• Dr. Christopher Venner and staff at BC Cancer Agency – Vancouver

• Dr. John Yun and staff at Richmond Hospital Cancer Agency

• Dr. Abeed Jamal and staff at St. Paul’s Renal and PD Clinics

• Dr. Michael Mann, his personal physician

Terry’s legacy lives on through the love he shared, the laughter he sparked, and the strength with which he faced life.