Francis Edward Schwab passed away at the age of 63 on Sunday, March 6, 2016, with family at his side, following a long struggle with brain cancer. He was born on November 20, 1952 in Summerland, BC, and graduated from Nechako Valley Secondary in Vanderhoof, BC in 1970. He went on to earn a PhD from the University of British Columbia in 1986, and was the biology instructor at the Labrador College/College of the North Atlantic in Labrador City, NL for more than 20 years. While living in Labrador, he published 14 papers on the interactions between local birds, small mammals, and their habitats.
Francis is greatly missed by his children, Catherine (Devon Tucker), Paul (Chelsea Smith), and David; his grandson, Emmett-James; his sisters and brothers, Trudy (Bill) Moul, Jim (Barbara), David (Barbara), Greg (Yvonne), and Wendy (Murray) Mortson; his many nieces and nephews; other extended family, and his friends.
His funeral mass will be celebrated at St. Patrick’s Parish in Victoria, BC on Monday, April 11, 2016 at 11:00 am, with a reception to follow in the Parish Hall. His remains will be interred in the Vanderhoof Municipal Cemetery with his parents, Wendel and Mary (Zünti) Schwab.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Canadian Wildlife Federation (http://www.cwf-fcf.org/), or to the Music Ministry at the Basilica of Our Lady of Perpetual Help in Labrador City, NL (for more information, please call the Parish Office at (709) 944-2289, or Frank Saville at (709) 944-5636 after hours).
Condolences may be offered to the family below.
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So sorry to hear of your dad’s passing. Hugs to all your family. May he R I P.
I’m so sorry the world has lost Mr. Schwab. 🙁 Sending lots of condolences to his family! He was funny– ‘too smart for his own good’, hehe, and really an all around great man to talk to. Always a laugh to share. He’ll be missed. <3
My condolences to the family. May you rest in peace Francis.
To Paul, David and the rest of the Schwab family;
Christine and I offer our prayers and condolences to you all on Francis’ passing. We will remember his zest for life, dry wit and love for his family. May the peace of God which passes all understanding be yours in the days to come.
God bless.
Thinking of you Catherine & family…xo
Sorry to hear of such sad news. Mr. Schwab was my university Biology instructor in 1993-94. Then later I became a fellow colleagues. I can hear is laughter/chuckle as I think about him now. My condolences to his family.
Rest in peace Francis! Condolences to the family.
Sorry for your loss
May your memories help you though this difficult time
My deepest sympathies to all of you, Francis’ loved ones. Francis was a friend and coworker of mine for many years at the College in Labrador City. May your precious memories of him sustain you through the difficult days ahead. I will remember him always.
David & Family
So sorry to hear of your Dad’s passing. Please know that our thoughts are with you at this time.
Catherine & Peter Hynes
Labrador City, NL