Linda Francis

Linda Francis
1956 – 2016
VASSALBORO – Linda M. Francis, 60, died Friday, Nov. 11, surrounded by her family following an unexpected illness.>

She was born on Feb. 28, 1956, to Henry James Sr. and Georgiette Noella
(Smedberg) Francis. She came from a family of 13; being one of the eldest
siblings she helped to raise her brothers and sisters. This is just one of
many aspects that helped to mold her into the caring, loving person that she
was.
She was an avid animal lover; she spent years helping abandoned, abused and
neglected animals.
Linda was a member of the Wagmatcook First Nation, located in Cape Breton
Island, Nova Scotia. She was a very proud and strong Native American woman,
belonging to the Mi’kmaq tribe.
Linda loved being a mother and grandmother; she was very loving, protective
and nurturing. She was an amazing cook and loved to have big dinners,
surrounding herself with her family and friends as she was a second mom to
many. She will be missed by all of those to have been blessed to have known
her and thought of daily.
Linda and William met at the young age of 16 and fell in love. Together,
they had three wonderful children.
She is survived by her husband, William Spaulding of Vassalboro; their three
children, William Francis and his spouse, Danielle Gagnon, of Smithfield,
Shelley Francis of Waterville and Heather Spaulding of Vassalboro; six
grandchildren, Billy Edmunds-Francis and his wife, Kelly, and their two
daughters, Mackenzie and Lakelynn Grace of Patten, Chris and Alexis Fillyaw
of Waterville, Brittney and Brennen Francis of Smithfield, and Jaidynn
Higgins of Vassalboro; a very special niece who was there every day helping
her, Courtney Rowe of Fairfield; father-in-law, Edward Spaulding of
Waterville; brothers-in-law, Eddie, Bert, Danny and Woody Spaulding;
sister-in-law, Lisa Madore; brothers, Henry, Frankie and Jamie Francis of
Cape Breton, Nova Scotia; sisters, Lena Collette of Maine, Vickie Price,
Merry Francis, Diane Francis, Nancy Ricker, Madeline and Theresa Francis of
Cape Breton, Nova Scotia.
She was predeceased by her parents, Henry and Georgiette Francis;
mother-in-law, Louella Jane Spaulding; brothers-in-law, Timmy Spaulding and
Roy Spaulding.
In lieu of flowers, friends wishing may make donations in Linda’s memory to
a Humane Society of their choice.
Arrangements under the direction and care of Dan & Scott’s Cremation &
Funeral Service, 445 Waterville Road, Skowhegan, ME 04976.