To Ama and Yaw,

Deepest condolences and prayers for the loss of your father. May his soul rest in peace. May you and the rest of the family find comfort and strength in his memory.

Grace Akukwe

I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Francis. We worked together at IBM Endicott back in the 1980's and I remember when he left NY to move to Minnesota. Francis was a very kind man; I vividly remember one specific time when he came into my office to offer comfort for something I had just gone through. He not only had such warm words for me, but he shared his own personal experience. Who would have known that many years later I would move to Rochester and run into Francis at a local restaurant!! It was great to see his friendly smile again and we quickly caught up on our lives. Francis was a wonderful, positive man and he will be greatly missed. I am truly saddened to hear of his passing. My condolences to his family. Celebrate his life!!

Francis was a colleague of mine at Mayo Clinic for many years, and every time I saw him he had a smile on his face and kind words to say.  He had an uplifting effect on everyone he talked to.  I haven't met anyone as generous with their time and attention as Francis.  He will be missed greatly.  Your family is in our prayers.

- Josh and Kim Pankratz

Francis was our neighbor. We will never find the words to say how special him and his wife were. He was the most considerate and respectful man I have ever encountered. He will be greatly missed. Our condolences to the family.

I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Francis. He often made my day by his cheerfulness and friendly conversation in the hallway or elevator. He always had a smile and kind words to say. He will be very much missed.

I am so sorry!  I worked with Francis a bit and he was such a kind, sweet, man.  Everytime i saw him we chatted and discussed how it would be nice for him to meet my husband and son.  I am heart broken, I am sure you are much more.  So sorry.

Theresa, Amma and Yaw

I am so sorry to hear about your loss.  Francis, was a kind man with a wonderful smile and a hand shake for me every time we interacted.  I have always remember our fond memories of our years together at Century High School.  He was truly a friend of Century High School "Home of the Panthers". 

May a perpetual light shine on you during this difficult time.  Please remember your faith. belief in God and that someday you will meet again.  God Bless you all...

Mark Kuisle

Activities Director - Rochester Century

To the family:  Your father and mother were extremely dear to me.  I have known both since 1992.  They will truly be missed! God put them both here for a REASON and they served His purpose well.  Now, He is saying to your father, as he did your mother in 2013 : Now is the SEASON.  Welcome home! Well done!!!!!!

Yaw, I am saddened to hear about the passing your dad. My mom and I were just talking about him the other day when talking about old club soccer memories. He was a great man. You are in my thoughts.

Dale

My dear Kwaku,

You broke our hearts on that fateful Sunday morning by your passing, but we know that you have gone to a better place. You are with your Maker. May the good Lord grant you a peaceful rest in His bosom.

Amma and Yaw, please accept our heartfelt condolences. You are in our prayers.

Auntie Maggie

(On behalf of the Coleman and Adjei families in Accra)

Uncle Francis,

We will always remember your kindness, bright smile, caring attitude, and above all the genuine love. Your love will remain with us for love itself lives on, and the cherished memories will never fade even though you are no more physically with us. Those we love can never be more than a thought apart. For as long as there is memory, they’ll live on in our heart and until we meet again, may God hold you in the hollow of His hand.

Amma and Yaw,

I am saddened to hear of the loss of your father. I pray that God will comfort and strengthen you and I pray that you will have acceptance and peace in your hearts. 

Bless you both,

We are very sorry to know that Francis has departed this earth. It was a pleasure being involved  with him for many years through BDPA.

We will remember his smile and enthusiasm. He will be missed. Our prayers are with his family.

Nat and Jongy Calvert.

We are very sorry for the loss of Mr. Francis Aning. First Person has worked with Yaw Aning for many years at Sticks n' Leaves. We hope that friends and family give you strength in the days ahead. 

Blessings,

First Person Team

 To the surviving members of the Aning family, I offer my greatest sympathies and support.  Know that you are never alone, and that your friends and family will always be beside you, ready to help when needed.  Let us be with you to celebrate the life and achievements of Francis, and help you remember him fondly.

I met Francis and Theresa in 1978 at a concert in Washington DC and became an instant younger sister to them. We were so close that we talked at least once a week over the phone even when my family and I  moved back to Ghana. 

Our family is saddened beyond words. We know Francis spirit will live on in all of us. Our deepest condolences to Amma and Yaw and the entire family in this tragic time. He will be missed greatly and may his memory be eternal . With Love, Aunty Helen & family.

I only met Francis once and I remember seeing him around campus before he retired.  I congratulated him on his children's many success and I sent condolences when his wife passed away.  Although I did not know him well at all, I did know him to be a kind and peaceful person.  He always had a smile for any of us even if he did not know us personally.  His genuine kindness was always appreciated. 

We will miss Francis.  I wish his children well.  I wish them strength and solace.  They are in my prayers.

Yaw,

I cant imagine the pain that your going through. I have always approached life with an optimistic outlook and times like these tend to challenge that perspective, but I believe that your father is in a better place. I don't know how long it will take for the pain to subside, but I pray that you find solace in the fact that GOD has a plan and your fathers passing is not in vein. Through the grieving, don't forget to celebrate his life and the impact that he had on those that he encountered. I did not have the pleasure of getting to know him, but he left a positive impression on me from the short time that we spent together during your birthday. We have grown to admire and respect you as a friend and brother, so if there is anything that Gretchen and I can do to help ease the burden of your loss, please don't hesitate to ask. WE LOVE YOU BRO!

A beautiful soul, full of love and faith, ascended to heaven, away from me, but closer to God, leaving loneliness and sadness. With immense heartache, I break up with my lovely dad. May you find eternal rest with your creator. 

i was just about getting to know Francis when he was taken away. In the brief period of my acquaintance I saw a lovely, caring and peaceful man. We struggle to understand but we are mere mortals. May the Lord strengthen and comfort the family at this time and may Francis find eternal rest in the Lord