Dearest Francis It was with a heavy heart I received the news of your passing. You were such a gentle soul and a kind person who always encouraged me during my days as a HCA on The Tarn. It feels like the world shook the day you left us. Over a week on and it still does not seem real. You will remain in the hearts and minds of many. May you rest in peace now dearest Francis. From Harpreet…

Dearest Francis, I was deeply shocked and saddened to hear of your untimely passing. I was very lucky to have been a close friend and colleague for many years, since the early 1990’s. It was inspiring and fun to work with you on GD ward in Greenwich where we formed our professional partnership. We shared a tiny, window-less, canary yellow office, where we joked that we had “bunk desks” as space was so limited. You were always there for me through thick and thin, and always so kind, generous and self-less. Over the last few years you guided me and supported me through a gruelling regime of  chemotherapy, surgery and radiotherapy. You were unwavering in your kindness, wisdom and humour. You helped me to manage my challenging journey in a way that only you could – I have indeed been so very fortunate to have had you as a very dear friend. You will be so sadly missed by all you knew and loved  you but your spirit and memory will live on in our hearts. Rest in peace, my dearest friend….

I was very shocked and sad to hear the news. My condolences and deep sympathy to your Adzinku family members.  You were a very compassionate man , who took time to listen and were supportive. In the past year we kept contact as much you could respond and you were always encouraging.  You are greatly missed. Goodbye.  My your dear soul rest in Peace.    Bridget …

What a Titan Mental Health Nursing has lost! Your expertise was legendary, you always  promoted tranquility and calm whenever or wherever it was needed; steadily  offering solutions to what seemed like impassable problems and finding development opportunities for patients and nurses – an extraordinary skill especially in these challenging times.      The Burdett Nursing Restrictive Practice Project greatly benefited from your input and your help in establishing the group named after Sharon Dennis (1st female black nurse DoN) was invaluable. Thank you Francis for your wisdom, wise counsel and support over the years I have known you.   You will be sorely missed by me and countless others….

Oh the passing over of Francis, is such a massive sad loss not only to the Trust, but to his Family and Friends. I had the pleasure of working with Francis from around 2008, on and off for the following 8 years. And it was a pleasure, his good sense of humour and illuminating smile. many a conversation in the kitchen at the Memorial, Francis bringing me in coffee grounds from his friends shop So I could use them on our group allotment. Francis giving support to the team when sadly a service user took his life. The rare skills that Francis had and used in his position to keep in touch and be aware and give support to Staff and service user’s when challenges, issues and struggles arose. A beautiful Soul From shell  …

Francis, A truly compassionate and supportive person. No matter someone’s walk of life – race, gender, creed – you would strive to bring the best out of everyone. For me, I must thank you for all you have done. You mentored me through my earliest days as a nurse, helped me to understand and navigate the system in which I worked, while supporting me to grow and learn. It was of no surprise that you pursued you’re doctoral studies in search of a ‘true measure’ of compassion. Although that part of your journey hadn’t quite closed, your own actions and way of life has given us a model for which we all can follow. You are a silent warrior, doing so much for nursing, yet never craving or demanding the spotlight. You would always raise people to you and beyond, seeing your achievements through the work of others. This is such a rare and distinguishing characteristic. It is befitting that you always held that card with the message of Francis of Assisi in your wallet, since first received from a patient several years ago: “where there is hatred, let me sow love;
 where there is injury, pardon; where there…

Dear Francis, I am so sad to hear the news that you have passed away. Such a kind, generous, wise person. You will be missed, you will be remembered. I enjoyed collaborating with you both in Greenwich and Bexley. My sincere condolences to your family.    …

Francis, how I will miss you.  Your kindness, your compassion, your great wisdom, your absolute integrity and your humour – you were the very best of colleagues and I’d counted on us being old friends for many more years.  Rest peacefully, my friend.  We will remember you often and with such fondness and respect.  You were quite simply one of the best.      …

It was with great sadness that I heard of Francis passing, but also great pride to have known and learnt from such a great man. Francis was up there in my estimation as the best inpatient nurse I ever saw. He was kind, smart, dedicated and always had the patient’s best interests at heart. He was also great fun. Of all the things he could have been, we were so lucky he decided to be one of us. Thank you Francis for all the lives you touched and all that you gave. Thank you for all you taught me and others. We will miss you, but we were lucky to know you. …

I am deeply sorry to hear about the passing of such a wonderful man. My deepest sympathy goes to his family at this difficut time. May happy memories of him bring comfort to the family you left. I only met Francis twice at the BAME event but I must admit he was such a good listener and very kind man. You are gone from our sight but never from our hearts.  Adieu….

Condolence to all whose life was impacted by this great man.  You will be missed my friend. Touched me for the better with your advice, encouragement, motivation and calmness in the midst of challenges.  Rest in peace. …

  I am heart broken with this horrible news of Francis passing . Tears and tears ! He is  a kind and compassionate human being . I have known his for over 25 yrs  and   Nothing is too much for him to do to suppport or help others . In  Both my professional  develepment and my  personal life he contributed to make it good    I will miss him soo  much   Mr Adzinku  ,May God grant  you the  perfect rest you deserve .  Mercy     …

So sorry and sad to hear this news from across the water. Francis you Sir were a Gentleman and a Scholar. You will be sorely missed by all  RIP Sir  Sending love to all those thinking of you right now  Kat xxxxx…

Francis was a fabulous colleague; warm hearted, wise, compassionate and a wonderful sense of humour. As a nurse he was the consummate professional. If Francis was caring for one of my family I would absolutely know that they were in safe hands. I always valued Francis’ professional opinion and thoughtfuljudgement but most of all I will miss his kindness and his humour. His death is a huge loss…

It was with great shock and sadness Francis to hear of your passing my deepest sympathies to your family and friends.  You were a person who held and supported people no matter what their background.  A beautiful heart and spirit which will be sorely missed by me and others a true credit to Oxleas.  Rest in peace….