Constantine "Dean" Francis of Arlington, MA, passed away on Oct. 20, 2017, after a courageous battle against cancer. Beloved son of John and Joan Francis, and the late Martha (Skountzou) Francis. Devoted father of John Francis. Loving brother of Corinne Carroll and her husband Thomas, Carol Francis, Anna Francis-Fahey and her husband Thomas, Paul Francis and his wife Valeria, and Maria McManus and her husband James. Loving uncle of Christina, Tommy, JoAnna, Sophia, Alex, Daniel, Bobby, Gabriel, and the late Nicky. Also survived by many relatives and friends. Funeral Service on Friday, Oct. 27, 2017 at 10AM in St. Nicholas Greek Church, 17 Meriam St., Lexington, MA. Visiting hours on Thurs ., Oct. 26th from 4PM to 8PM at the Faggas Funeral Home, 551 Mt. Auburn St., Watertown, MA. In lieu of flowers donations in his memory may be made to the VNA Care; Fund Development Office, 199 Rosewood Drive, Suite 180, Danvers, MA 01923 for the DeRham Hospice Home or to The Boston Children's Hospital; Boston Children's Hospital Trust, 401 Park Drive Suite 602, Boston, MA 02215-5301.Burial in Cambridge Cemetery.