J. Leonard Gauvin
J. Leonard Gauvin
With sadness we announce the sudden passing of Leonard of
Central Bedeque in the Queen Elizabeth Hospital on September 13, 2018,
age 77. Born in Allardville, New Brunswick, he was the son
of the late Oliva and Josephine (Legacy) Gauvin.
Beloved husband of Joan (Seeley) Gauvin, he was the father of sons
Andy (Marian) of Winnipeg and Jacques (deceased in 1995), daughters
Corinna (David) Stubbs of Budd Lake, New Jersey; Carmen of Calgary,
and Anna (Paul) of Winnipeg. He was grandfather of Chris
Charriere of Winnipeg, Eric Charriere, Dustin Stubbs of
Georgetown, ON; Molly, Quinn and Jonah of Winnipeg; Maddy, Ellen and
Hannah of Calgary and Emma and Lily of Winnipeg. The eldest
of a family of eight, his siblings were Norbert (Nicole) of Moncton;
Aldore (Jeanne Mance) of Bathurst, NB; Fernand of Shippegan,
NB, Aline of St. Catharines, ON; Jacqueline (deceased); Roger of
Moncton, NB and Lucie (Guy) of Redemption,
PQ.
Leonard served 5 years in the Air Force, from 1959 to
1964. When stationed at Portage la Prairie, MB he met Joan
who joined him in New Brunswick at the end of his service.
Next move was Fredericton Business College. They were
married in 1965 in St. Dunstan's Church in Frederiction. In
1966 they returned to Manitoba where all their children were
born. Leonard was a creative carpenter, building a large
dome house in the early eighties. Leonard and Joan made
three extended trips to Africa which were lasting experiences of
a lifetime. Leonard loved his children and his
grandchildren. His life was full of losses and
joys. Music was one of his joys. He enjoyed
playing guitar and banjo. In 2010 Leonard and Joan became
Prince Edward Islanders, a happy move. His debilitating
illnesses were trials that can only be offered up to our loving
Father. His funeral will take place at St. Peter's Church,
Seven Mile Bay on Tuesday, September 18 at 10:30 am.
Interment will take place in the spring at Glenlawn in Winnipeg with
precious son Jacques. In lieu of flowers, donations could be
made to the St. Peter's, Seven Mile Bay Cemetery Fund. There
will be no visiting hours by personal request. Arrangements
are entrusted to Lawless Funeral Home, Kinkora.
Service Date
Tuesday, September 18, 2018
Service Time
10:30 am
Service Location
St.Peter's Church, Seven Mile Bay, PE
Visitation
No Visitation by personal request
Burial Location
Glenlawn, Winnipeg
Requested Charity
St.Peter's, Seven Mile Bay Cemetery Fund