Born in Pincher Creek, Alberta in 1938; passed away peacefully in Courtenay, BC on January 10th, 2016.
Predeceased by his mother Jenny Chaboteaux, step-father Sylvain Chaboteaux, father Ernest Gagne, daughter Lori Gagne, brother Maurice Chaboteaux and his aunt and uncle Dorthy and Jean Fourneau.
He is survived and sadly missed by his son Murray (Teressa) Gagne, daughter Colleen Gagne, sisters Louise (Roy) Antle, Jeanne (Ilio) Lot and brother Noel (June) Chaboteaux, grandchildren Janine, Jesse, Cole, Clay and Cameron. As well as many nieces nephews and cousins.
His family moved to Cumberland, BC during his elementary school years then onto Surrey, BC where he grew up and became a drywaller in the construction field. He was a hard worker so when he moved to Courtenay, BC he started his own “West Coast Drywall” company in 1962.
In later years, he called Zeballos, BC his home and for a while he owned and operated a motel and gas station. He then went on to try his hand at prospecting for gold. After suffering a stroke he returned to Courtenay, BC.
Francis was truly a free spirit and will be missed greatly by his family and many, many friends.
See you later Cisco; or maybe Joe Cocker said it best - “I’ll get by with a little help from my friends.”
In Francis’ eyes…
“Everything is beautiful”
A Celebration of Life will be held by his family at a later date.
His family wishes to thank the nurses and staff at Comox Valley Senior’s Centre for their care, kindness and friendship.