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LEONARD (LEN) LAVOIE
Born: Aug 13, 1938
Date of Passing: Sep 06, 2012
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryLEONARD (LEN) LAVOIE August 13, 1938 - September 6, 2012 On September 6, 2012, our Lord gently called Len home to Him after a lengthy illness. He will be greatly missed by Barb, his wife of 48 years, son Tim Lavoie, and Emily, Anna and Peter Mandin. Len is also survived by brothers Francis (Connie), Gerald and James (Rick), and sisters Janet Thompson (John) and Valerie Olesen (Ken), and sister-in-law Joan Lawrence as well as many nephews, nieces and other beloved family members. Len's career took him from Calgary to Winnipeg to Edmonton, and along the way many of his colleagues became lifelong friends. The love of music was a major factor in Len's life; he sang with the Barbershoppers in Calgary and Winnipeg, and most recently, with the Vintage Vocals at Holy Trinity Church. Family members would like to extend special thanks to Rev. Paul Terrio, Rev. Jan Sobkowicz, Deacon Pat Hessel, Dr. Neil Chua and the wonderful staff and volunteers at Cross Cancer Institute, Dr. Neil Chua and the wonderful staff at Westview Health Centre, as well as many friends, neighbours and relatives for their ongoing prayers and acts of kindness. A mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m., Monday, September 17, at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, 200 Boundary Road, Spruce Grove, AB. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in Len's memory to Colon Cancer Canada, 5915 Leslie St., Suite 204, Toronto, ON M2H 1J8 or a charity of your choice. Cremation has taken place. Interment will take place in Red Deer, AB, at a later date.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Sep 15, 2012
Condolences & Memories (4 entries)
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Barb, our sincere sympathy goes out to you and your family on Len's passing. He was a fine person and I was fortunate to have him as a friend in our earlier years. Best wishes to you. Sincerely--Roger & Joanne - Posted by: Roger &Joanne Meidinger () on: Sep 19, 2012
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It's hard to say goodbye to a lifetime friend. Len gave so much to everyone he met. He was a very special person and will be deeply missed. - Posted by: David and Nadia Forrest (friends) on: Sep 17, 2012
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We who remember Len were saddened to hear of his passing. Our sincere condolences go out to Barb and family from all the members of the Winnipeg Barbershop Harmony Chapter. He will be an asset to the Heavenly Chorus. - Posted by: Harold Casselman (Barbershop Harmony friend) on: Sep 16, 2012
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I was truly saddened to hear of Len's illness and passing. I worked with and for Len for a few years back in the early 70's. He was so wonderful to work for with a great sense of compassion and humour! My sincere condolences to Barb and the family. I will never forget Len! - Posted by: karen asgeirson (friend - co-worker) on: Sep 15, 2012