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In Loving Memory of Leonard LaPointe 93 years of Blezard Valley, Ontario who passed away on Sunday, January 8th, 2017  with loving family by his side at Health Sciences North Sudbury.  Leonard was born in Seaside Restigouche, New Brunswick and was a WWII veteran. He was the beloved husband of Berthe LaPointe (née Portelance) predeceased September 16th 1998. Loving father of Suzanne (husband Rene Lavallée), Louis (wife Angele), Robert (wife Diana), Ronald (Louise predeceased) and Sylvia (husband Ronald Brosseau) both predeceased. Cherished grandfather of Paul (wife Nathalie), Roger (wife Danielle), Michael (Julie Bédard), Allan (Karen Boczek), Luc (wife Colette), Anne (predeceased), Julie (Allan Corbierre), Jasmine, Tammy (Paul Birch) and Donald. Great grandfather of 17 great grandchildren; Jade, Véronique, Riley, Ryan, Carly, Ainsley, Lola, Maxum, Jaxon, Reise, Ellie, Presley, Daxtyn, Zack, Jordan, Hailey-Beth and Abbie-May. Leonard’s late father with first wife, the late Mathilda (née Arseneault) who died of tuberculosis had 11 children: Evangeline, Emma, Effie, Rita, John, Percy, Agatha, Harold, Leo, Oswald and Delphis. Leonard was the dear son of the late Loretta (née Albert) second wife to the late Paul Aliby LaPointe. They had 10 more children: Emma, Walter, Clifford, Ernest, Ada, Eva, Ruby, Matilda, Paul and Raymond. Later, two baby girls were adopted: Betty and Peggy. Leonard was predeceased by 19 siblings. He is survived by four sisters: Ada Morris, Ruby Thompson, Matilda Mercier and Betty LaPointe. He is sadly missed by many nieces and nephews. Leonard was a wonderful father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He was a loving caregiver and was always ready to help those in need. He enjoyed visiting his birthplace Down East and also found great joy celebrating lobster feasts right at home with family. He will be greatly missed by all. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Salvation Army would be greatly appreciated.  A funeral mass will be held in Paroisse Notre Dame du Rosaire (2758 Main Street, Blezard Valley) on January 21st, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. Cremation at the Park Lawn Crematorium. Arrangements entrusted to the Jackson & Barnard Funeral Home.

Service Details

Provided by: Jackson & Barnard Funeral Home

Service
Saturday, January 21, 2017
12:00 AM


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