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It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Francis Porelle, 95, on Thursday, January 18th, 2024, at the Dr. Georges-L.-Dumont University Hospital Centre in Moncton.
Born in Cap-Pelé, he was the son of the late Georges and the late Judith Porelle (Cormier).
Francis will be sadly missed by his children: Lucie Porelle Hanninen (late Timo) of Finland, René Porelle (Pat Beaudry) of Winnipeg, Louis Porelle (Debbie) of Grande-Digue, Claire Boudreau (Étienne) of Bathurst, and Frances Porelle (Clarence Malenfant) of Grand-Barachois; his grandchildren: Sonja, Nina, Julien, Terriline, Rachelle, Charles, Marcel, Mathieu, Daniel, Martin, and Julie; his great grandchildren: Stella, Joakim, Melina, Jim, Brennan, Dylan, Kayla, and Emma; his sister, Lucille Goguen of Dieppe; his special friend and partner, Diane Richard; as well as several nieces and nephews.
Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his son, Donald; and his siblings: Rev. Oswald, Carmen, Valerie, Dosithée, Evelyn, Anna, Georgette, and Célina.
Francis worked for the Canadian Airforce as an air traffic controller for a few years before he started his new career at Radio Canada.
Visitations will be held at Passage (3754 Route 134, Shediac Bridge) on Wednesday, January 24th, 2024, from 6:00pm until 8:00pm. A funeral service will be held at La Visitation de Grande-Digue RC Church (416 Route 530, Grande-Digue) on Thursday, January 25th, 2024, at 9:30am.
Donations in memory of Francis can be made to a charity of your choice.
The family invites you to sign an online book of condolences at:
www.funerairepassagefuneral.ca
Arrangements under the professional care of
Passage Funeral Co-operative and Cremation Centre
My deepest condolences to the Porelle family. May he rest in peace.
So sorry for your loss. He was a great man, condolences to all the families. May he rest in peace
Mes sinceres sympathies a la famille Porelle. C’etait un bon voisin et ami. RIP Francis.
Nos plus profondes condoléances à toute la Famille Porelle. Vous êtes tous dans nos pensées et nos prières durant cette période difficile.
Mes sincères sympathies à vous sa famille. Vos êtes dans mes pensées et prières. La perte d’un parent est toujours difficile.
Nos sincères sympathies à toute la famille.
Sincères condoléances à la famille!
Sincere sympathy to family and friends.
Les membres de l’Association des retraités de Radio-Canada du N.-B., Chapître de Moncton, désirent offrir leur voeux de sympathie à toute la famille. Un don a été fait à la Fondation CHU Dumont en sa mémoire.
My deepest condolences to Louis and his family.
I only met Francis on one occasion, but he left a real impression of a great man with strong character. I became an amateur radio operator in January, 2017 and was interested in getting a telegraph key to learn Morse Code (or CW as we would say). He had a key available, actually an iambic paddle to be exact, and we met in Amherst. He was a kind and knowledgeable man, who offered advice without imposing it on you. I’ve still got that paddle and will never part with it. I didn’t realize he worked for Radio Canada, but my Dad spent his career with the CBC, so we probably had more in common than the obvious. I hope Francis’ family, friends and colleagues will accept my sincere condolences on his passing. God Bless him and he will surely be missed by many.
Nos sincères sympathies à toute la famille
Mes sinceres condoleances a la famille et amies de Francis.
J’ai connu Francis durant ma carriere a Radio-Canada Moncton et egalement entravers la Radio Amateur. Salut a Louis qui est egalement un Radio Amateur.
Mes sincères sympathies.
Our sincere sympathy to the family
Mes plus sincères sympathies à toute la famille 🙏❤️
Nos sincères sympathies à la famille,nous regrettons de ne ne pas pouvoir être là .
Sincères condoléances à toute la famille, en particulier Frances. Il a vécu une belle longue vie.
Mes sincères sympathies à toute la famille.
Mes sincères sympathies à toute la famille Porelle.
Nos plus sincères condoléances à la famille!
René,Lucie,Louis, Claire and France. Our deepest sympathies on the passing of your Dad.
Nos sincères condoléances à toute la famille! Votre père était un homme très gentil et spécial! Bon courage!