Kenneth W. Francis, 43, died February 14, 2023, suddenly in Chicopee. Born in Springfield, October 13, 1979, the son of Linda (Hartman) Monahan and the late Kenneth Francis. Ken worked at Baldwin Auto Repair and was a member of the Thompsonville Moose Club and was a motorcycle enthusiast. He leaves his beloved daughter, Ashley Carlson of Springfield, His sister, Erica Abelin and her husband Mark of Southwick, his grandchildren, Zachary and Novalee, his grandmother, Judy Hartman of West Springfield, his aunts, Donna Hartman and Sandra Cyr of Chicopee, his girlfriend, Amanda Lengieza of Chicopee, his stepson, Andrew Spafford of Chicopee, his best friend, Ken Fish of Wilbraham, several nieces and nephews including Ryan Hollimon of Wilbraham, and Kayla, Daniel, Hailee and Derek. A funeral home service will be held Wednesday February 22, 2023 at 5:45PM at the Toomey-O’Brien Funeral Home, 1043 Westfield St., W. Spfld with calling hours from 4-6PM. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Serenity Club of Springfield, 143 Main St., Springfield, MA 01105.