A mass of Christian burial was celebrated Dec. 12 at St. Aedan’s Church for Francis Arthur Evans, 103. He passed away in Palm Harbor, Fla., on Dec. 5. A lifelong resident of Jersey City, Francis moved to Florida in 1982 after his retirement as assistant supervisor of the police and fire signal system in Jersey City. Francis was predeceased by his wife Rita. He is survived by his children, Sheryl, Francis and wife Mary Anne and Robert and wife Dorothy; eight grandchildren, nine great grandchildren and three great, great grandchildren. Francis was also predeceased by two sisters and three brothers. Services arranged by the McLaughlin Funeral Home, Jersey City.