To the Martell family, I am not in the area and therefore unable to offer my sympathy to you in person. Please know that I'm thinking of you as you grieve the passing of your father and grandfather. I'm both impressed touched by the way in which the family included Brian in the obituary. May wonderful memories of Francis carry you through the Christmas season and the new year. Sending hugs to each of you, Delores

Aunt Madeline, Uncle Paul, Uncle Junior, Aunt Edna, Brian and Dad, please accept my condolences on your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and the family. Love, Darren

Please accept our sympathies on the death, of your father and grandfather, our thoughts and prayers are with you, as we remember Francis and also our many enjoyable trips to Petit de Grat, and your visits to Trenton. We can hear the music and the many stories, as you celebrate his life. Kay, Lori and Kevin

My husband and I would like to extend our sincere sympathy to all of you on your loss. Madeline, thank you for bringing Frances to see my Grandmother a few days before she passed...it meant a lot to me - not only that she was able to spend time with him but also that I was able to see him. We have spent hours over cups of hot tea, playing 45 and I loved to listen to his stories of long ago. He would share in my Grandmother's excitement when I would go home for a visit. He took my husband on 'a tour' of the area a few years ago and one of the many qualities that impressed my husband was how proud Frances was of his family and what he had accomplished. We are truly sorry and share in your loss...

We extend our deepest sympathy to all of you. Although it has been several years since I have seen Uncle Francis, I still remember his gentleness and kindness shown to all of us as we visited in the Petit De Grat and Isle Madame area. I remember the fun, music, and kitchen parties while visiting with my dad(Aullie)and Mom (Kay) along with Francis, Madeline & Eddie, Junior, and many more. Our thoughts and prayers to all of you while you celebrate the life a truly kind and gentle man, (Francis). Take Care and God Bless!

WE JUST HEARD OF YOUR FATHER'S PASSING. PLEASE ACCEPT OUR SINCERE CONDOLENCES. YOUR FATHER WAS A GREAT MAN, AND PETER AND I HAD ALOT OF LAUGHS WITH HIM. GOD BLESS YOU ALL AT THIS TIME OF GRIEF. LOVE: PETER & LINDA SAMSON

On behalf of myself and my family i would like to extend our sincere sympathies and may god bless you all at this sad time god bless you are in our thoughts and prayers

Junior and Family My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Take comfort in knowing that your lives have been blessed to have your father and grandfather with you for so many years. He lived a long life and now has found peace in his death. Celebrate his life and cherish the good memories. Thinking of you.

To the Martell Family..... At a time like this, words fail to express our sadness.You may take comfort in the sure hope that Francis now enjoys the eternal embrace of God's steadfast love, and that he will continue to hold you all in his love from a completely new perspective.