FRANCIS Colin Mervyn (Merv) On Friday 5th February 2016, suddenly at home, aged 78. Beloved husband and best friend of Bernice. Loved best dad of Shane, Julie and Karen and their partners; Cheryl, Chris (Woody) and Mike. Adored grandad of Andre, Chaise, Paige, Simone and Daniel. Missed by his ‘fur pals’ Phoenix, Louie, Charlie, Sammy and Molly. Reunited for ‘walkies’ with Dayna and Kasey. A celebration of Merv’s life will be held in the St George and St John Anglican Church, Domain Road, Whakatane on Thursday 11 February at 1pm followed by burial in the Memorial Lawn section of Hillcrest Cemetery, Ohope Road, Whakatane. Messages please to the Francis family C/- PO Box 2070 Whakatane.