Francis G. Bekus Accountant and Engineer Branchburg Francis G. Bekus 79 died Friday (Nov.26, 2004) at home. Born in Piscataway, he formerly resided in Hillsborough before moving to Branchburg 17 years ago. He served an enlistment in the U.S. Navy during WWII. Francis was an Accountant for Johns-Manville Corporation in New Brunswick and an Engineer with Parker Hannifin Engineering of New Brunswick for 30 years until his retirement in 1983. He was a member of the Johns-Manville Quarter Century Club and the Loyal Order of Moose, Raritan Lodge # 1965 and the Honor Legion of the Police Departments State of New Jersey. Surviving are his dear daughters Kathleen Ashmore and husband William of Three Bridges and Patricia Lynch of Livermore, California and his loving grandson Michael Ashmore of Three Bridges, N.J. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 10:00 A.M. at the Branchburg Funeral Home, 910 U.S. Highway 202 south, Branchburg, N. J. Interment will follow in the St. Bernards Cemetery, Bridgewater. Visitation hours are Monday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 P.M. at the funeral home.