Francis passed away early Saturday morning, March 19, 2016 at home, surrounded by his loving family. He was 81 years of age. Born in Boston, he is the son of the late Henry and Margaret (Edmonds) Ewing. Francis grew up in Dorchester and attended Boston Public Schools. He enlisted in the US Navy on July 16, 1951. Francis served overseas for 3 years and 7 months during the Korean War and was stationed at USNAS, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba during some of that time. He was honorably discharged on June 6, 1955. Upon returning home, Francis married his wife, Loretta F. (Bragg). Together the couple shared 48 years of marriage before her death in 2004. After the service, Francis took some business courses at Jr. Fisher College in Charlestown and Suffolk College in Boston. He was a retired Postal Clerk for the US Post Office, dedicating 31 years of service, before retiring in 2000. Francis was a late member of the Moose of Salem and the Senior Center of Swampscott. During his retirement, Francis enjoyed spending time with his family, playing cribbage, bowling, watching the Patriots and the Braves. He was a longtime resident of the Chelsea community before moving to Lynn. He will be greatly missed by all who loved him.

Francis is the beloved father of Karen L. Ewing, Francis J. Ewing, Jr. and his wife Joyce, David A. Ewing, all of Lynn, Peter D. Ewing and his wife Betty, of VA, Barbara Halliday and her husband Michael of Chelsea, and his loyal border collie, Diego. Dear brother of Margaret Russell of Wilmington, Catherine Russell of Burlington and the late Arthur, Robert, and Harry Ewing, Mary Westholm, Marion Cataldo. Brother-in-law of Anita and Walter Horrell of Merrimac. Companion of Bridget Iozzi of Billerica. Also lovingly survived by 2 grandchildren, Theresa and Cassandra, 4 great grandchildren, Shane, Jason, Daniel, Savannah and many nieces and nephews.