LEONARD W. M. EDMONDS

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LEONARD W. M. EDMONDS Peacefully on Thursday, September 27, 2007 Leonard passed away with his family at his side. He will be missed and lovingly remembered by his wife Hazel of 59 years, his sons Howard (Dianne) and David (Gerty) and his grandchildren Jason, Mark (Mandy) and Stephanie. He will also be missed by his sister-in-law Marguerite Edmonds and her children Cindy (Tom), Kerry (Bruce) and Geoff. He was predeceased by his parents, Malvern and Maud and brother, Fernley. Leonard was born on October 18, 1912 in South Devon, England. He immigrated to Canada at the age of 10, where he settled in the RM of Springfield. In 1948 he married Hazel and together they raised their two sons. Dad worked on the farm all his life, retiring in 1988. He enjoyed morning coffee with his friends at G'News restaurant in Oakbank. He was very involved in the community, being the only remaining charter member of the Oakbank Credit Union as well as a member of the Oakbank United church and a former member of the Oakbank Rifle Club and the Oakbank Community Club. Dad loved the outdoors. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and working in his garden. He also loved reading and doing his jigsaw puzzles. Thank you to the homecare workers who helped with Dad's care over the past year. Also thanks to the staff at Seven Oaks Hospital. A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, October 3, 2007 at 11:00 a.m. at Oakbank United Church, Oakbank, Manitoba with Rev. Dawn Ballantine-Dickson officiating. Interment to follow at a later date at Sunnyside Cemetery. Donations may be made in Leonard's memory to a charity of one's choice. Seasons Funeral Service Oakbank, Manitoba 444-5444-

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Sep 29, 2007