BREWSTER - Christine Q. Francis of Brewster, MA passed away on July 2nd, 2025 in Hyannis, MA. She was predeceased by her husband, Charles D. “Chip” Francis, and her father Richard Cyril Higgins. Chris is survived by her three children, Tyler Francis, Sasha Francis (ZoZo) and Haleigh Pikulski (Justin), her mother Theodora G. Higgins, and her siblings Leslie C. Higgins, Richard Cyril Higgins, Jr., Jeffrey E. Higgins, and Todd P. Higgins. Christine’s extended family includes her sister-in-law, and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Chris was born on October 10th, 1959 in Hartford, CT, and grew up in Killingworth, CT, where she excelled in sports, was involved in scouting and played fife in a local Fife & Drum Corps. She graduated from The Morgan School, Class of 1977 and from Northeastern University, Class of 1982 with a degree in Speech Pathology and Hearing. After marrying Chip and relocating to Haddam, CT, the couple built a home and started a family. The family would relocate to Cape Cod, where Chris lived for the remainder of her life.
She worked for the phone company for many years, and later in caregiving to those with intellectual disabilities. Above all, Chris loved being a mom and was fortunate to stay at home during the formative years. Family, friends, and Chris herself would say this was her calling in life; the unconditional love and support she gave her children reflected this. Chris’ compassion extended to those around her; she was quick to make a new friend and was always there to help in the hour of need.
Funeral arrangements will be held privately, and a celebration of Chris’ life will be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, please perform a random act of kindness in her honor.