Francis G. BRUNETTE

PORTLAND -Francis G. Brunette, 89, died Aug. 10, 2005 at Mercy Hospital.He was born in Portland on July 29, 1916, a son of Pietro and Jennie Brunette. He attended Portland High School and served four years in the US Army during World War II, seeing duty in the Pacific Theater, at Guadalcanal and in the Philippines.Prior to his retirement, he worked for many years at J.E. Gould. He loved to watch the Red Sox and reveled in their World Series Win.Francis was married for 48 years to his beloved wife, Florence, who predeceased him in 1993.He was the last survivor of his family's generation, having been predeceased by a sister, Rose and brothers, John J. and Antonio X. Brunette; as well as a nephew, Peter Brunette.His nephews, John J. and Ricky L. Brunette and four great nieces and nephews survive him.Visiting hours will be held from 2-4 p.m., Monday, Aug. 15 at Hay & Peabody Funeral Home, 749 Congress Street, Portland, with a funeral service to follow at 4 p.m. Interment will be private.