Marion Bridge
It is with profound sadness that we, the family, announce the sudden passing of our beloved son, brother, uncle ‘Unkie’, and friend, George Francis Doran ‘Mira Man’, 45, of Marion Bridge, on Friday, March 28, 2025.
Born on February 1, 1980, Francis is the son of Frank and Gertie Doran.
Francis was a man deeply proud of his Mira roots. He spent years working as a roughneck on the oil rigs, a linesman, and in the forest industry.
Francis was known for his love of family and spending as much time as he could in his boat on the Mira River, fishing and hunting. Francis was an avid outdoorsman. His passion for his Irish ancestry was strong, and he was known to pass on his knowledge to others at any chance he could.
Francis deeply respected the Indigenous Culture and enjoyed sharing stories of the old traditions and all of life’s creations.
Besides his loving parents, Francis is survived by siblings and best friends, Leo (Robyn) Doran, Shannon (Darren) Armsworthy, and Kelly Doran; nieces and nephews (his pride and joy), Kayla, Daveigh Kaye ‘Blondie’, Callum, Frankie, Santiago, and Sebastion; furry companion, Cookie, and his special friend, Corrina Robertson.
Francis was predeceased by paternal grandfather, and role model, Leo Doran ‘Gramps’; grandmother, Kay Doran; maternal grandfather, Art Durham and grandmother, Muriel Durham.
Francis will be deeply missed by all who knew him and forever remembered for his profound love, contagious laughter, and unbiased outlook on life.
Visitation and memorial service to celebrate the life of Francis Doran will be held at Pier Community Funeral Home, 1092 Victoria Rd. (entrance on Church St.), Whitney Pier on Thursday, April 3, 2025. A gathering of family and friends will take place from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. with the memorial service to follow at 1 p.m. in the All Faith Chapel with Fr. Anthony Eboh officiating. Interment will take place in St. Margaret of Scotland Cemetery, Grand Mira South at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Francis may be made to the St. Margaret of Scotland Cemetery fund, Grand Mira South.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the care and direction of Pier Community Funeral Home.
Online Condolences
Our deepest condolences on the loss of your son, George. May he Rest In Peace. God bless 🙏🏻.
From: Margaret and Nick MacLellan
Sorry to hear of George’s passing, our thoughts are with you.
From: David Wiesner
So very sorry for your loss Barb and Charlie Boutilier
From: Charlie Boutilier
Dear Frank and Gertie.
So sorry to hear about this loss. Francis and dad (Barry) had many great ice fishing runs on the Mira. He was deeply appreciated and lived.
He was always a pleasure to talk to Francis. So pleasant. It was nice to see him this Jan past. Much much love from Calgary. Kim and I wish you God’s rich and deep comfort and your mourn his loss.
From: Ian & Kim McCulloch
My deepest condolences to you all at this difficult time.
From: Linda Paugh
Gertie, Frank and Family,
Our hearts go out to you on the loss of your dear son! Our thoughts & prayers are with you. I wish that I had had the opportunity to know.
Hugs, Catherine Gallagher & Peter Zarzecki
Feisty Fiddlers & Cape Breton Fiddlers’ Association
From: Catherine Gallagher.
Gertie & Frank our thoughts & Prayers are with you and your family.n
From: Paul & Mary Mc Neil
You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time Frank and Gertie. I know Francis will be deeply missed by all of you but I think he has already found the best fishing place up there and he is having fun trying to catch the big one. He has been blessed to have belonged to such a loving, caring family. Love and hugs, Sonny and Maureen
From: Maureen & Sonny Mac Leod
Frank, Gertie and family, I am so sad to hear of Francais passing. My sincere condolences . My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
God Bless
Gertie and Frank we are saddened to hear of your profound loss of Francis.You are in our thoughts and prayers.Doug and Marilyn Mac Leod Marion Bridge.
Gertie and Frank, I am so very sorry to learn of Francis’s passing. I deepest condolences to you both. Love and hugs
Monica and Robert
The mira man will be missed. Francis was always helpful as a neighbor and friend of my children growing up. He loved my dad Big Frank as he called him & helped my mom with many chores after dad passed. Big hugs to all the Doran Clan
Frank, Gertie and family, my heartfelt condolences on your loss, wishing you, peace, comfort and healing at this difficult time.
Dear Doran family: we are sorry to hear of the passing of your son, brother, uncle and friend. Our sympathies are with you all at this time.
Thinking of you, Gertie & Frank, at a time of such heartbreaking loss. Rest in peace, Francis.
Frank, Gertie and Family
There’s not much one can say about losing a child, except that it’s heartbreaking. In the coming days and weeks may you be surrounded by family and friends to help shoulder the pain of the loss. In the cloud of sadness, try to remember the happier times and how lucky you were to have him in your lives. Remember, grief is love that has nowhere to go.. May God Bless you and watch over you. Condolences to you all.
Frank & Family,
I am so very sorry to hear of the passing of Francis.
My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this very difficult time. 🙏
Gertie & Frank, so very sorry for the loss of your Son, Francis. Heartfelt condolences from Michelle & Frank Fillmore, Grand Mira South. 🫂🙏🏻
Having known Francis since he was in third grade, I can say that he had a gentle soul and a kind heart. He was a cute kid.
He was always excellent to my girls and the definition of a good neighbor, always ready to lend a hand and always available for a good chat.
He could always be counted on. His kindness towards Zoe was extremely evident.
Dad loved him as well. He could talk to Francis all day. We are all poorer for having lost him.
Francis was the epitome of the country gentleman. I believe he will be remembered as such.
Dear Gertie and Frank,our sincere condolences to you and your family.
Gertie, Frank and Family: We were saddened to read of your sons passing and sending our sincerest condolences on your tremendous loss. May wonderful memories and the love of family and friends help to comfort you and bring you strength during this most difficult time. Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers.
So sorry to hear about Francis passing Our thoughts and prayers are with your family at this time. Remember the good times you shared together it will help you through the difficult ones. Rest in peace Francis Our deepest condolences Daniel & Carolyn Deleskie
My deepest condolences to you all. Prayers and hugs.
I am so very sorry to hear this news I am a member of the Feisty Fiddlers Group in Sydney and know his father Frank Doran. Love and prayers to all the family thinking of all of you from Melanie Bonnell
Gertie, Frank and family, My heart goes out to you and your family during this difficult time. Sending prayers to all the family .
Krista (MacKinley) Sheehan & Lynn MacKinley
Gertie & Frankie
Our deepest condolences to your family . Take care as you both are in our prayers. We are both away at the moment and would love to get together later.
My deepest sympathies goes to the Doran family . I spent may years with Francis and hearing this news I can only imagine how devastating this must be I hope you find comfort in EACHOTHER . Rest easy
Gertie & Frank, Bill & I send our Condolances to you and your Family on Francis’s Passing..Bill & Ann Dares
Gertie and Frank, I’m so sorry to hear about the loss of your son. Our thoughts and prayers are with you both
Brad and Brenda George