Passed away on 4 March 2014 - age 84
(father in law to Al Friendship)
With sadness we said goodbye to our father on March 4, 2014. John Leonard was born in Coleraine, Northern Ireland December 18, 1929, born to parents John and Jessie Leonard. He was the first born son and five siblings followed shortly thereafter. As a young man he arrived in Canada and joined the Canadian Army enjoying his career in Food Services. He met his wife Jean and together they raised five children. Penny, Butch, Colleen, Debbie, and Kelly. Sadly Jean passed away in 1979 and dad remained faithful to her until his passing. John was active in the community, involved in the Courtenay Legion as a member and actively was involved in the following: the Poppy Campaign, Rick Hansen fund raising, and Crime Stoppers were a few. He especially enjoyed being Master of Ceremonies at the Remembrance Day Celebrations. He also served as Vice President and along with other positions at the Legion. John's love of his family was evident as he enjoyed the arrival of many grandchildren and great grandchildren. He would travel to celebrate special occasions and milestones of his children and grandchildren. He was kind and gentle, loved music and dancing and his family beyond reproach. He had a great sense of humor and a wonderful laugh. He also loved his Legion family. We will miss him. He was proud of his Irish heritage and shared many traditions that remain with our family today. St. Patrick's day was a particular favorite. John received his Canadian Citizenship with honour. He died peacefully with his daughters present. Our sincere thanks to the staff at Comox Valley Seniors Centre for their care and kindness in caring for our father.
We invite all to a celebration of life service at the Courtenay Legion on March 11, 2014 at 3pm. Please join us as we celebrate John's life
Comox Echo Obituary
Legacy.com Obituary
(father in law to Al Friendship)
With sadness we said goodbye to our father on March 4, 2014. John Leonard was born in Coleraine, Northern Ireland December 18, 1929, born to parents John and Jessie Leonard. He was the first born son and five siblings followed shortly thereafter. As a young man he arrived in Canada and joined the Canadian Army enjoying his career in Food Services. He met his wife Jean and together they raised five children. Penny, Butch, Colleen, Debbie, and Kelly. Sadly Jean passed away in 1979 and dad remained faithful to her until his passing. John was active in the community, involved in the Courtenay Legion as a member and actively was involved in the following: the Poppy Campaign, Rick Hansen fund raising, and Crime Stoppers were a few. He especially enjoyed being Master of Ceremonies at the Remembrance Day Celebrations. He also served as Vice President and along with other positions at the Legion. John's love of his family was evident as he enjoyed the arrival of many grandchildren and great grandchildren. He would travel to celebrate special occasions and milestones of his children and grandchildren. He was kind and gentle, loved music and dancing and his family beyond reproach. He had a great sense of humor and a wonderful laugh. He also loved his Legion family. We will miss him. He was proud of his Irish heritage and shared many traditions that remain with our family today. St. Patrick's day was a particular favorite. John received his Canadian Citizenship with honour. He died peacefully with his daughters present. Our sincere thanks to the staff at Comox Valley Seniors Centre for their care and kindness in caring for our father.
We invite all to a celebration of life service at the Courtenay Legion on March 11, 2014 at 3pm. Please join us as we celebrate John's life
Comox Echo Obituary
Legacy.com Obituary