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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47 Responses
So sorry to hear of France’s passing .what amazing man he was alway a story to tell. A great family man and the love for his kids sure shined through. He’s in gods house now . My deepest Sympathy to the Family .God Blesd.
Sylvia and Leonard Mackey
Labrador City
So sorry for your loss. I remember his quirky sense of humor and all of you from my days at the Menihek Ski Club. May he RIP
He was a wonderful instructor at the college. Great sense of humour. Sad to hear he’s gone. He will be greatly missed. My condolences to his family.
Our condolences to the Family and Friends of Francis. Our prayers and thoughts are with you at this difficult time. R.I.P. Francis.
Sorry to hear of the passing of my friend Francis, may he rest in peace. I have many great memories of our birdwatching trips, our time at the gun club and of course his music at the church. My condolences to the family.
Catherine, so sorry to hear this. Your dad was a great teacher and friend to me and Bill. A wonderful man who will be missed. Our condolences to you and your family.
Please accept our deepest sympathy on the death of your father. We will keep him and you in our prayers. Angela and Frank Saville
So sorry for your loss. Your dad was a wonderful man. His passion for music shown through every time his choir performed.
So sorry to hear such sad news. My thoughts and prayers to the family.
So sorry to hear of the passing of Francis. I have many fond memories of my colleague and friend. Rest easy, Francis, and God bless his children and loved ones.