Longtime funeral director, James S. Francia has joined the staff of Donaldson Funeral Home, which has locations in Potsdam and Massena.

Chad W. Green, owner of Donaldson Funeral Home in Massena and Donaldson-Seymour Funeral Home in Potsdam, along with directors Brendon J. Hardy, Glenn L. Seymour, and Brian T. Eddy, made the announcement.

Francia brings to the funeral home 15 years of experience in the funeral home industry with 8 years as a licensed funeral director. He has served communities in the North Country, particularly in Madrid, Waddington, and Massena at the Phillips Memorial Homes. “We look forward to James bringing his expertise, compassion, and commitment to the community to the families that have chosen us to assist them during death of their loved ones,” a press release from the funeral home said.

Donaldson Funeral Homes have served North Country communities since 1933 and currently offer funeral directors with over 80 years of combined funeral service experience. They offer burial or cremation services to all ethnic, cultural, and religious denominations. Additionally, they offer complimentary pre-need funeral consultation at either of their funeral homes or in the privacy of a person’s home.

To contact Francia, or any of Donaldson’s other directors, regarding past services, current pre-need or future pre-need consultations, contact either of our office. In Massena, stop in at 100 North Main St.; and in Potsdam at 4 Cedar St.; by calling 315-769-3579 or 315-265-4240. More info is also online at www.donaldsonfh.com.