On Friday, January 24, 2020 Robert Charles Francis of St. Paul, Alberta passed away peacefully with family by his side at the age of 79 years. Robert will be forever remembered and loved by his wife of 59 years: Lillian Francis of St. Paul, AB; three sons: Jeff (Naomi Marie) Francis of Red Deer, AB, David Francis (Vivian Hofer) of Brentwood, BC, Robert (Larry) Francis of Sherwood Park, AB; daughter: Jan (Larry) Chartrand of St. Paul, AB; fourteen grandchildren: Tyler, Aron, Scott, Jessica, Kathryn, Lauren, Mike, Julie, Tammy, Jennifer, Trisha, Kayleigh, Jenna, Bethany; twelve great grandchildren: Nora, Dean, Dominic, Eva, Marcus, Paige, Levi, Emilee, Rachel, Brooklyn, Jayden, Brietta; brother: Ron Francis. Robert was predeceased by his parents: Frank & Mary Francis; brother: Johnny Francis; sister: Frankie (Iris) Nichol. No formal service will be held and cremation has taken place. Memorial tributes in memory of Robert may be sent to Parkinson Alberta, #102, 5636 Burbank Crescent SE, Calgary, AB T2H 1Z6.