Francis J. Stevens peacefully passed away surrounded by his family on September 24, 2024 at Shard Villa Residential Care in Salisbury, Vt. Francis was 85 years old. He was born in Fall River, Massachusetts to Delia (Mendes) Stevens Norman and Francis J. Stevens, Sr. Francis married Elizabeth "Dianne" Foley in 1960. Together they raised 3 daughters, LeeAnn, Judy, and Debbie.

Francis was a hard worker, sometimes working 2-3 jobs. In his earlier years, Francis worked for Happy Home, delivering bake goods to homes. Then he went on to work a variety of other jobs, including carpentry.

In 1976, Francis and Dianne move their family to Salisbury Vt. to assist Dianne's Aunt and Uncle, Jean and Joseph Hatch who were the Directors at Shard Villa Residential Care Home. Francis did the building, and grounds work at Shard Villa.

In 1980, Francis and Dianne moved to Middlebury Vt. Both worked at the Middlebury Inn. In 1983, they opened The Middlebury Antique Center in Middlebury.

Francis leaves behind his family, Lee Ann (Ernie) Goodrich, Judith (Tad) Fyles and Deborah (Maurice) Quenneville, as well as 9 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. Francis was predeceased by his wife Dianne and parents, Delia Norman and Francis J. Stevens Sr.

Francis did not want any services. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to Shard Villa Residential Care Home in memory of Francis: Shard Villa Residential Care Home, 1177 Shard Villa Rd., Salisbury, Vt. 05769.