Most of the inhabitants of Esperaza knew Francis. He was kindly and charming and thoughtful and on the brink of retirement... heart-breaking, that after a life of hard work, back-breaking work, his life should end so suddenly.
Francis was found in his field trapped under a tractor late Sunday night. The local papers say that his injuries were too severe to be survived.
I'independent says he was known for his kindness and helpfulness and indeed he was. We first knew him when he was quite new here, some 20 years ago; I didn't have much building French and neither did he, being Portuguese, but his English wasn't bad. He was a mason; having trained as an engineer/architect in Portugal he was incredibly useful. Looking at my home I see evidence of his work everywhere.
He was also a lover of parrots.
Profound condolences to his family and to all those that mourn him.
I heard about Francis through Rose. So terribly sad. He indeed was a lovely man with a naugty smile, always good- humored. Condolences to his family and friends. Toby
ReplyDeleteI heard about Francis through Rose. Such terrible news. He was a kind man, always cheerful or having that naughty look (at the night market).my condolences to his family and friends.Toby
ReplyDeleteHe's left a large space here, Toby. Keep seeing him, especially in his place outside the PMU. Desperately sad.
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