Andrie “Audrey” Francis

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Andrie “Audrey” Francis (née Williams), affectionately known as “Ma Mark”, aged 79, of Caribe Delices, who resided at Upper Kings Hill.

Audrey passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 22, 2026, at the Dominica China Friendship Hospital.

She was preceded in death by her sister, Marcelin Williams, and her brothers, Joseph and Thomas Williams.

Left to Cherish Her Memory:

Her Beloved Husband of 53 Years:
Mark Francis

Her Children:
Rev. Marcus Francis
Dr. Ernie Francis-Baptiste
Dorcus Francis-Simon
Ray Francis

Daughters-in-Law and Sons-in-Law:
Mary Francis (Daughter-in-Law)
Wayne Baptiste and Terry Simon (Sons-in-Law)

Her Adored Grandchildren:
Nathan, Naomi, Jude, Jasmine, Nick, and Kaiden

Her Siblings:
Lucy Williams, Catherine Williams, Mona Isidore, Joan Esprit, Elaine St. Jean, Nathalie Auguiste, Linda Jno Baptiste, and Martha Jno Baptiste

Brother-in-Law:
Henry Esprit

Sisters-in-Law:
Agnes Williams, Regina Francis, Jacqueline Francis, and Martina Francis

Special Family and Friends:
Derek Common, Henrietta Matthew, Albertha and Rev. Ericson George and family, Eliza Degallerie, Natasha and Rev. Lloyd Vidal, Rev. John and Jasmine Lambert, Rosemond Nicholas, Tumpe Trotter, Sherra Francis-Williams, Rosannah Royer, Solange Francis, and Rachel Francis

Nieces and Nephews:
Matthew, Roosevelt, Bertillia, Edmund, Johnny, Paul, Anthea, Judy, Connie, Joanne, Steve, Elkin, Andrew, Odile, Gilbert, Donald, Leon, Leslie, Lenny, Jeanel, Hurbert, Beverley, Benjamin, Ian, Laurel, Lynn, Melissa, Roland, Sharma, Vanessa, Joel, and Josiah; along with several grand-nieces and grand-nephews.

Many Cousins Including:
Solange Williams, Dr. Cassandra Williams (Parliamentary Representative of Delices), Frances Williams, Goddard, Kay Kay, Sonson Williams, Cynthia Williams, Lena Peltier, Francis Thomas, and Lucille.

Her Extended Families:
The Thomas family of Delices and the Williams family of Delices.

Neighbors and Friends:
Muriel Stuart, Helena and Henderson Robin and family, Julian Bernabee Roberts, Muriel Walsh and Family, Mary Vidal and family, Presley and Josephine Boyd and family, Mr. Gabriel Bruno and family, Daniel Jno Baptiste and family, and Pastor Troy Benjamin and Family.

Church Affiliations:
Newtown Christian Union Church
Christian Union Churches of Dominica
Delices Pentecostal Miracle Temple

Communities:
The communities of Kingshill and Delices.

Audrey leaves to mourn many other relatives and friends both here and abroad.

Funeral Arrangements:

The body of the late Andrie “Audrey” Francis will be transported from Lyndhurst Funeral Home on Saturday, September 12, 2026, to the People’s Pentecostal Family Church in Goodwill.

Viewing: 9:30 a.m.
Funeral Service: 10:00 a.m.

Interment will follow at the Delices Public Cemetery.

” Transportation will be provided to Delices for the internment”

May her soul rest in eternal peace.