Léonard R. Labonté
It is with deep sadness that the Family announces the unexpected passing of Léonard on Thursday February 26, 2015 at the age of 82 years.
An exceptionally devoted family man throughout his life, he is lovingly survived by his wife of 57 years, Eveline (nee Lavigne); his sons: Gil (Shirley) Labonté and Greg (Susan) Labonté; his two daughters; Pauline (Mike) Royer and Monique (Jade) Hicks; nine grandsons and one special granddaughter.
He is also survived by four brothers and one sister and was predeceased by three sisters.
It seemed that Léonard knew everyone, having a gift for making friends easily and welcoming all newcomers with his quick smile and easy manner. He loved to play music and was self-taught on numerous instruments. Later in life he especially loved to play the guitar, jamming at many events throughout the year. Léonard was always quick to volunteer his time; for all of his children's activities in his younger years, for many years with the Knights of Columbus and the Beaumont Seniors Hall and more recently at Place Beauséjour. He will be dearly missed by family and many friends.
We love you Len, Dad & Grandpère. Au revoir.
Memorial Mass
Friday March 6, 2015 at 11:00AM
St. Vital Parish
4905-50 Street Beaumont, AB
Memorial Donations
Charity of Your Choice or to the
Canadian Diabetes Association
100 West Chambers Building, 12220 Stony Plain Rd NW
Edmonton, AB T5N 3M9
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Eveline & Family:Our love and prayers are with you at this sad time
My sincere condolences to the family. Leonard was a wonderful person. Enjoyed teasing my father (Maurice) and myself. Loved his family and friends and enjoyed music. Always had a smile on his face. There is great memories of him and his family. He will be deeply missed.
Heard about your tragic loss but as we are still away
will not be able to attend but our prayers are with you.
Leanord will be missed, especially at the Senior Centre
and Place Beausejour. Ed and Raymonde
Sincere condolences to Eveline & all her family. I will always remember Leonard’s smile & warm personality.
Dear Eveline and family,
Ian and I would like to offer our condolences at this time of great loss.
Madeleine
Matante Eveline and all my cousins,
Pierre and I were so very sorry to hear about Mononcle Leonard’s passing. He was such a big part of my growing up and he will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers go to all of you.
Colette and Pierre, Zakarie, Joel and Emilie
Sincere Sympathy Eveline to you and your family.
À Evelyne, aux enfants, à la famille nous offrons nos plus sincères sympathies .
Malgré notre absence auprès de vous , nous y sommes en pensée .
Leonard a toujours été une personne spéciale, appréciée et aimée de nous tous. Nous garderons de lui, le souvenir d’un homme jovial, généreux et toujours attentionné .
Nous vous embrassons,
Daniel, Raymonde, Chantal et Ginette
À Évelyne, Pauline, Gilbert, Greg, Monique et à toute la famille, nous offrons nos plus sincères condoléances. Nous ne pouvons être présents avec vous mais notre cœur y est..
Léeonard était une personne joviale, attentive, toujours prête à aider tout le monde
Nous en garderons un excellent souvenir.
Nous vous embrassons,
Daniel, Raymonde, Chantal et Ginette.
Keeping all of you in our thoughts and prayers. Know that this special man rests in the arms of the angels.
Eveline, we are so sorry for your loss. You were such lovely neighbours when we first moved here almost 20 years ago, and I am so glad that we met.