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National park venue for funeral of cherished employee
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One of Nelson’s Dockyard’s most beloved personalities will be laid to rest this morning.
Eloise Francis – who devoted four decades to tourism – had held the position as manager of the Copper and Lumber Store Hotel, as well as the UNESCO World Heritage Site’s marketing and events manager, for many years.
She died on January 12 at the age of 60.
A funeral service and celebration of her life will take place – fittingly – at historic Dow’s Hill at 10am Tuesday.
Andy Liburd, who worked with Francis at the National Parks Authority for more than a decade, told Observer, “We found it symbolic and appropriate that, because of the amount of time and sacrifice she had given to the national park itself, and areas around the park that she so loved and was passionate about, that it was apt – in consultation with the family of course – to have the ceremony up at the Dow’s Hill Interpretation Centre w
Remembering Eloise – ‘a mentor, mother figure and friend’
FAREWELL TO A TOURISM GIANT
Eloise Francis devoted four decades of her life to enhancing the offerings of Nelson’s Dockyard National Park, and was one of its most beloved faces. Friends, coworkers and family paid tribute to her warmth, passion and enthusiasm after she died on Tuesday. (Facebook photo)
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by Gemma Handy
With her infectious smile and larger than life persona, Eloise Francis was one of Nelson’s Dockyard’s most familiar faces – and staunchest advocates – for four decades.
The 60-year-old, who dedicated more than half of her life to enhancing the country’s touristic offerings, died on Tuesday.