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LEON LEVASSEUR A very loving and caring spouse and father passed away at Cassellholme on Saturday, September 26, 2015 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, his children Treasa (Geoffrey) and Kelly, his grandchild Emma, and many in-laws, nieces and nephews. 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 on Saturday, October 3 at 10:30 a.m., 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, MB. Cheques only please. Funeral Arrangements entrusted to HILLSIDE FUNERAL SERVICES North Bay, ON. Online condolences can be made at: www.hillsidefuneral.ca
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Sep 30, 2015
Condolences & Memories (6 entries)
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I met your father in 1962 in Thompson, Manitoba, where he was our parish priest. He had a heart of gold, was open minded, kind, humorous and helped countless people. I remember one time I spoke to him about a family that had nothing, sleeping on the floor, as newcomers. I told your father about them and said "they are not Catholic". He said "that is of no consequence, everyone is equal in my eyes." He brought a truck load of furniture to the family. On Sundays his church was packed to the rafters. After every service he had a new joke to tell us. Then, he would ask us to stay, as he had a surprise. He would close a curtain to separate the alter from the rest of the hall and suddenly fiddlers and other musicians appeared and there would be a dance, food and great comradeship. Many non Catholics came to the service as his sermons were famous for their wisdom and humour. He was a guiding force in our community. I recall how he intervened to prevent a strike between Inco and the union. He acted as a mediator with INCO and the union leaders and guided them to reach a compromise and avoid a strike. We moved to Squamish in 1964 but remained in contact. When he married he visited us in Squamish while he was on his way with his wife for a honeymoon in Victoria. He was one of the most remarkable men I have ever met. With his loving heart,wisdom and strong social conscience he made the world a better place. I was proud to call him a friend. - Posted by: Robert Middelmann (close friend and parishioner in Thompson, Manitoba) on: Mar 30, 2016
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Thank you all so much for your kind words they mean a lot to us. - Posted by: Treasa Levasseur (Daughter) on: Oct 04, 2015
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Father Levasseur , your name and kindness have been in my memory for over 50 years. Thank you. I have never met your family, my condolences, sent from new zealand - Posted by: Deborah kalmanovitch (A parishoner) on: Oct 02, 2015
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So many wonderful memories, especially the twinkle in his eye! - Posted by: Terry Jones Portelance (Former parishioner) on: Oct 02, 2015
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I remember him fondly, he put up with our shenanigans during services and always had such a great sense of humour. He was very much a positive influencing factor in my husband's life, in all our lives! - Posted by: Diane (Desjardins) Frederick (Ex parishioner Thompson MB) on: Sep 30, 2015
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Thank you for the kindness and generosity that you ALWAYS had. Thank you for helping a young boy in the 70s by putting me up in your home in Winnipeg. - Posted by: Michael Kalmanovitch (Friend) on: Sep 30, 2015