1Website - Hillside Funeral Services, North Bay, Ontario (https://www.hillsidefuneral.ca/).
Leon was born in Matane and following the death of his mother at a young age he was raised in Manitoba by his loving foster mother Delia Pearson. After graduating from the University of Ottawa Leon was ordained in 1953 and spent 16 years pastoring in Northern Manitoba and Saskatchewan. He spent the remainder of his career in Winnipeg and North Bay as a passionate advocate for social housing. A memorial service will be celebrated at St Peter the Apostle Church, 299 Airport Rd., North Bay on Saturday October 3rd at 10:30 am., followed by a luncheon in the church hall. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Parkinson’s Foundation or Archdiocese of Keewatin, The Pas, Manitoba. Cheques only please. Funeral Arrangements entrusted to Hillside Funeral Services, 362 Airport Rd. Online condolences can be made at www.hillsidefuneral.ca."
"Leon Levasseur Obituary
Levasseur, Leon - A very loving and caring spouse and father passed away at Cassellholme on Saturday September 26th in his 91st year. The last surviving child of the late Isidore Levasseur and Louise Ernestine Cote of St Luc du Matane QC. Lovingly Remembered by Eileen, his wife of 45 years and by his children Treasa (Geoffrey) and Kelly, and by his grandchild Emma. His many in-laws and nieces and nephews.
1Newspaper - Winnipeg Free Press, 5 Aug 2022.
Eileen Levasseur passed away with her family at her side in Hamilton, Ontario at the age of 80, after a protracted illness which she faced with courage, grit, and her signature blend of pragmatism and wry humour.
"EILEEN MARY LEVASSEUR
(nee KELLY)
September 8, 1941 - August 1, 2022
Her memory will continue to be a blessing to her daughter Treasa, her son-in-law Geoffrey, and her granddaughter Emma (Jacob), as well as her sisters, Brigid (Billy), Mary (Joe) and Nuala, and her extended family and cherished friends around the world.
Eileen dreamt often over the last year of reuniting with family who preceded her into the great mystery: her husband of 45 years, Léon, her beloved son Kelly; and her brothers, James, Denis, Eamon, Joseph and Liam; dear Biddy, and her parents. The week before she died, she described 'her' corner of Heaven as a place of 'merriment and music, where not even God wags a finger at you', and was looking forward to the fun to be had. She wanted you to know you're all invited and there's plenty of room for you there.
Eileen was born in Nenagh, Tipperary, Ireland, and worked as a bank teller before she immigrated to Canada in 1968 on a great adventure. Married in 1970 in Winnipeg, she was actively involved in the Irish Association before moving to North Bay in 1981. There she led the children's choir at Holy Name, and found her calling working with the Gateway Theatre Guild and the Nipissing Stage Company. She was a devoted caregiver to her husband in his last years, and subsequently moved to Dundas to be closer to her daughter.
Eileen was, over the years, an avid knitter, a sports-watching enthusiast (especially 'the' curling), a card shark, a quick wit, a mystery novel aficionado, a champion for the underdog, a steadfast friend and a self-professed terrible cook. To be loved by Eileen was to be relentlessly teased, but as sharp as she could be, she was equally tender, ready with a listening ear and a warm word. Her favourite piece of advice was 'This above all, to thine own self be true'.
A funeral Mass will be held at 11:00 a.m. on September 8, 2022, at St. Peter the Apostle Roman Catholic Church, 299 Airport Road, North Bay, Ontario.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Canadian Mental Health Association.
The family wishes to send a thank you to the staff of the palliative ward at St. Peter's Hospital for their tender and respectful care."
1Website - Smith's Funeral Homes, Burlington, Ontario (https://www.smithsfh.com/).
"Kelly Leon Levasseur passed away at his home in Hamilton on May 5, 2016 at the age of 41 years after a painful and protracted battle with undiagnosed mental illness. Born on August 8, 1974 to Leon (deceased) and Eileen Levasseur in Winnipeg MB. His family moved to North Bay ON in 1981, where Kelly attended SJSH, and graduated from Widdifield SS. He was deeply involved in theatre and music throughout his youth, winning acting awards and playing in bands, all the while developing his skills as a talented chef. From a young age he had a huge affinity for cats, chess and the great outdoors. He attended Concordia University before moving to Vancouver, before returning home to North Bay to care for his elderly father. He was a fiercely intelligent and keenly sensitive soul who will always be remembered for his stoic courage, loyal friendship, astute observations and wry wit. Kelly will be deeply mourned, as he was truly cherished, by his surviving mother Eileen, his only sister Treasa (Geoff), his niece Emma, his trusted companion Marmaduke, and his extended family, as well as the many souls he touched along the path of his life. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Kelly's name to the Canadian Mental Health Association. A celebration of Kelly's life will take place at Liuna Gardens, 526 Winona Road, Stoney Creek ON, on Saturday, May 14, 2016 from 2-5 pm."
1Census 1920 - USA, Massachusetts; Dist. 269; sheet 8B.
Eva Stapleton is listed as Daughter; 6 years old; born in Massachusetts.2Newspaper - Telegram and Gazette (Worcester, MA), 17 Jun 2009.
Her husband of 54 years, Roland Veaudry, Sr. died in 1994. She leaves two sons, Roland Veaudry, Jr. and his wife Judith of Rutland and Richard P. Veaudry of Leicester; 6 grandchildren, Suzanne, Lisa, Deborah, Denise, Jason and Richard; 17 great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews. Four brothers and six sisters predeceased her. She was born in Worcester the daughter of Joseph D. and Ellen (Fothergill) Stapleton. Eva lived in Paxton and Rutland before moving to Holden 2 years ago. Mrs. Veaudry was a machine operator at U.S. Envelope Company in Worcester for 27 years retiring in 1975. She was a former member of the Rutland Grange and the Quaboag Pomona Grange. She enjoyed crafts, camping and was an avid Red Sox, Celtics and wrestling fan. A private graveside service was held at the convenience of the family. Please omit flowers. Memorial contributions may be made to the Rutland Fire Brigade Rescue Fund, 240 Main Street, Rutland, MA 01543. Funeral arrangements were under the care of Miles Funeral Home, 1158 Main Street, Holden."
"Eva L. (Stapleton) Veaudry, 96, formerly of Paxton, died Saturday, June 13, 2009 in Holden Nursing Home after an illness.
1Civil Registration Index - England & Wales (https://www.gro.gov.uk), Birth Jun 1894; Leeds; 9b; 445.
"ROBINSON, George; mother's maiden surname is FOTHERGILL."2FreeBMD Index (http://freebmd.rootsweb.com), Marriage Dec 1917; Northampton, 3b; 147.
"ROBINSON, George; and GIBBINS, Annie."
1Census 1939 - England (1939 Register), ED Letter Code KGWL.
Annie Robinson is listed as married; unpaid domestic duties; born 22 July 1896.2FreeBMD Index (http://freebmd.rootsweb.com), Marriage Dec 1917; Northampton, 3b; 147.
"ROBINSON, George; and GIBBINS, Annie."
1Census 1939 - England (1939 Register), ED Letter Code KGWL.
Peter Robinson is listed as single; born 21 April 1935; under school age.2FreeBMD Index (http://freebmd.rootsweb.com), Birth Jun 1935; Leeds South; 9b; 670.
"ROBINSON, Peter; mother's maiden surname is GIBBINS."3FreeBMD Index, Death Jun 1979; Leeds; 5; 332.
"ROBINSON, Peter; born 24AP1935."4England - National Probate Index, 1979; page 7101.
"ROBINSON, Peter of 82 Barkly Road Beeston Leeds died 10 May 1979 Administration Leeds 9 November. 13599 pounds."