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BERT LEGGETT
JONELLE LEGGETT
Bert was a farm boy from Saskatchewan, who went away to university and then joined the Canadian Armed Forces with a rewarding career from 1950 to 1984. Looking at old photos Bert likely wanted to join the Army as a very young boy, especially for the adventure. Bert first served as an artillery officer, then became a pilot instructor and subsequently held a wide range of staff appointments retiring at Air Command headquarters in Winnipeg. Col. Bert Leggett then worked with the Corps of Commissionaires and retired as the commandant in 1998. One of Bert's most memorable assignments was serving on an international truce team in the former French Indo-China in the 1950s.
In the 1950s in Rivers, MB, Bert met and was drawn to Jonelle. Jonelle was a beloved teacher, beautiful inside and out. Jonelle grew up in Winnipeg and loved life, family and people. Jonelle was unassumingly quite brilliant with a big heart and a quirking sense of humour. She especially loved teaching Grade 1. After marrying Bert, Jonelle supported several initiatives, until Jonelle took on her most successful career of being a great mom. Come Jonelle's retirement she was well known for giving good advice, a fabulous gardener and a love for holiday decorating - especially Christmas.
As a family we lived in a few places including Europe and took the opportunity to travel to many places abroad and in Canada. We then came back to Winnipeg to be closer to family, as family was very important to both Bert and Jonelle.
Their daughter Cara thanks both her Mom and Dad with all her heart for her blessed life. Cara especially thanks her parents for instilling their values of love, empathy, faith and strength through living those values everyday.
Bert and Jonelle were both caring and genuine, loving people that shared their hearts and lives not only with each other and family but with many that crossed their paths. They are greatly missed!
A memorial service will take place on July 4, 2019 at 1:30 p.m., followed by light refreshments. The service will be held at St. Marguerite Bourgeoys Roman Catholic Chapel - 17 Wing Winnipeg located at 2235 Silver Ave. (just west of Whytewold). As Bert and Jonelle's favourite colours were blue and green, please feel free to wear one of those colours.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jun 29, 2019
Condolences & Memories (2 entries)
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Hi Cara: For some reason, your father recently popped into my head and that led me to Google him which then led me to this obituary for him and your mother. Please accept my deepest condolences on their passing. I have many fond memories of them (and you) from my childhood both from Germany and from St. Bruno. My parents have also passed away (Mom in 2016 and my father, this past August). I hope that you are well and have been holding up during this pandemic. I would be happy to catch up with you if would like to and can be reached at 416-843-1010. With my deepest sympathies, Chris Wirth. - Posted by: Christopher Wirth (Family Friend) on: Jan 05, 2022
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Dear Cara. Just by chance, as a I have done in the past, I went to the Winnipeg Free Press Obits looking for Bert or Jonelle Leggett obits and I was so shocked to see that they have both passed away. My deepest condolences Cara. Donna & I both have tried of late to phone both your numbers but Bert’s line had been changed as had yours. We thought perhaps you had taken dad back to Winnipeg & moved there. We did find Bert in Calgary after a long search & somehow his school friend Helen Crozier knew someone that knew where he was. I did phone his number on his birthday 2-years ago but he didn’t have a lot to say so our conversation was short but it was good to hear his voice. Helen was always phoning wondering if I had found him yet. I have phoned her this evening to let her know. She is very sad to hear the news. This has been a hard task for you to go through on your own. I hope you have good friends that will give you support. If you would Cara, could you drop me a line & let Donna & I know what dates & months they passed so we can update the family tree. I am feeling very sad at the news. Bert was the last cousin I had on both sides of my family. I hope that you have your mom’s family to help you. Thank you for putting their obits in the paper. I now know where they are. My address is 155 Groome Ave Regina, Sask. S4S 6S5. I would love to hear from you. Joan - Posted by: Joan Jackson (First cousin) on: Aug 31, 2019