Obituary of Leonard Ignatius Landry

LANDRY, Leonard Ignatius - 96, Havre Boucher, passed away peacefully in St. Martha's Regional Hospital, Antigonish, Monday, December 5, 2005. Born in Afton, he was a son of the late Peter and Marguerite (Fougere) Landry. Leonard graduated from Nova Scotia Agricultural College in 1929, and served in the army during the Second World War. Leonard was known for his leadership in many parish and community projects. He was an active member of Havre Boucher Credit Union with 40 years of service in many capacities including president. He was a member of St. Paul's Parish, Havre Boucher. He was an active member of Harbourview Senior's Club and Antigonish/Guysborough Senior's council serving as president. In 1994 along with his late wife Louise, he received the Nova Scotia Remarkable Senior Award. Leonard worked as a carpenter most of his life and in retirement he was an avid gardener. He is survived by daughter, Margaret Greene, Havre Boucher; sons, Ignatius 'Nick' (Donna), Lower Sackville; Sylvester (Joyce), Gerard (Millie), both of Havre Boucher; grandchildren, Troy (Cathy), Trevor (Sonia), Tracy (Heath) Jardine, Matthew, Bryan (Jennifer), Andrew (Dana); great-grandchildren, Tenaya, Dillon, Jessica; brother, Adrian, Port Hawkesbury; several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his wife, Louise; brothers, Bernard and Eugene; son-in-law, Harold Greene. The family would like to thank Antigonish and Area Homemakers Service for their long-time support. Visitation will be 7-9 p.m. today and 2-4, 7-9 p.m. Thursday in St. Paul Centre, Havre Boucher. Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10 a.m. Friday, December 9, in St. Paul's Roman Catholic Church, Father Robert McNeil officiating. Burial in the parish cemetery. Donations may be made to Antigonish and Area Homemakers Service or a charity of your choice. Funeral arrangements are under the care and direction of Dennis Haverstock Funeral Home, Port Hawkesbury. Words of comfort may be forwarded to the family at: www.haverstocks.com