Donald R. Francis, 80
Dateline: Norton, MA
Donald R. Francis, age 80, of Norton, passed away unexpectedly at home on Thursday, April 16, 2020. He was the beloved husband of Karen L. (Sabin) Francis, to whom he was wed for thirty years.
Born in Boston, MA on January 19, 1940, he was a loving son of the late John and Florence (Paige) Francis.
Don grew up in the Jamaica Plain and Dorchester neighborhoods of Boston, was a graduate of Jamaica Plain High School and proudly served in the United States Army Reserves.
Mr. Francis had made his home in Norton for the past thirty years and previously resided in Dedham. Following forty-years of loyal and dedicated service at the Polaroid Corporation, he retired with the position of an administrator.
Don loved spending time with his family, was an avid Boston sports fan and especially enjoyed working around his home and gardening.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by his devoted sons: Robert J. Francis and his wife Pamela of Stoughton, Christopher A. Francis and his wife Carol of Middleboro, Matthew J. Francis and his girlfriend Kristen of Abington and the late James L. Francis, who is survived by his wife Julianne of Gardner. He was the dear brother of Mary Conkey of Weymouth and the late John “Jack” Francis and William Francis. He is also survived by his cherished 7 grandchildren, nieces and nephews and was the son-in-law of James and Mary Sabin of Hanover.
Relatives and friends are cordially invited to attend a graveside funeral service on Friday, May 1st at 12:00 P.M. at the Newland Cemetery, 70 Newland St. in Norton.
Visiting hours are omitted and those wishing, may remember Donald with a donation in his memory made to the charity of one’s choice.
Arrangements are under the care and direction of the Norton Memorial Funeral Home, 19 Clapp St., Norton.
To send his family a message of condolence, please visit www.nortonmemorial.com