Francis Franklin Gurahoo

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Francis Franklin Gurahoo, beloved husband, father, and friend, and son of Elizabeth and Benjamin Gurahoo, on March 23, 2025. He was 66 years old. Born in the village of Hague in Guyana, West Coast Demerara, Francis attended Cornelia Ida Primary School before continuing his education at Government Technical Institute, where he developed the skills that would shape his lifelong career. In August 1988, he married the love of his life, Chandrama Gurahoo, in Guyana. Francis immigrated to the United States in the 90s, where he began working at HanDee Spring in Hartford, CT. Francis then got a job at Colt’s Manufacturing company as a highly skilled mechanic and machinist. For 38 years, he dedicated himself to his work, not only fixing machines but also mentoring others and advocating for fairness as a respected union steward. Francis was a man of great strength and resilience. A fighter until the very end, he held on through every challenge life threw at him, ensuring that his youngest son reached adulthood before finally resting. He found joy in shotokan karate, cricket, cooking, collecting stamps and antique firearms, playing classic Bollywood music, and spending time with his family and friends. He had a deep love for cats, and they always seemed to love him back. His protective and caring nature extended to his children—Christina T. Gurahoo, Francis B. Gurahoo, Karisma A. Gurahoo, and Christian N. Gurahoo—whom he loved unconditionally. Francis was a provider, always looking out for his family’s future. He worked tirelessly to ensure his children had opportunities, moving to America and making endless sacrifices for them. He believed in teaching others, passing down his knowledge so they could learn to fix things on their own. He is reunited in peace with his parents Benjamin and Elizabeth Gurahoo, his brothers, Herman and Andrew Gurahoo, and sisters, Jean and Agnes Gurahoo. He leaves behind his devoted wife, Chandrama, his loving children, and his siblings Theresa Rampersaud, his brother-in-law Kenny Rampersaud, his brothers Patrick and Joseph Gurahoo, his beloved nieces and nephews, and countless friends and colleagues who will forever cherish his memory. Francis lived a life of dedication, love, and perseverance. He can now rest knowing that his children are grown, that they will take care of each other, and that his legacy will live on in the values he instilled in them. A funeral service to celebrate Francis’s life will be held at Molloy Funeral Home, 906 Farmington Avenue West Hartford, CT 06119 on March 27, 2025 at 10:00 AM, with calling hours from 9:00 to 10:00 AM.

Francis Franklin Gurahoo

November 14, 1958 - March 23, 2025