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LEONA MCCAUGHAN
Date of Passing: Feb 12, 2014
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryLEONA MCCAUGHAN On Wednesday, February 12, 2014 at the Grace Hospital, Leona (Hogue) McCaughan passed away at the age of 75 years. Leona is survived by her loving partner Gordon; her children, Matthew (Janet), Michael (Barb), Marcel (Diane), Brian (Sharon) and Nadine (Jordan). She will also be sadly missed by her 11 grandchildren, Quinn, Brett, Brendin, Morgan, Chase, Sydney, Bryce, Dylan, Gage, Blake and Paul Cameron; her five sister,s Jeanette (Murray), Claudette, Florence, Cecile (Gary); and her mother-in-law Albertine McCaughan; as well as numerous in-laws, nieces, nephews and good friends. Leona was predeceased by an infant son Leo; her parents, Harry and Augustine Hogue; husband Paul McCaughan; brothers, Fred, Ed, Orille, Leon and Walter and friend Jim Keough. Leona grew up as the youngest of 10 children in Poplar Point, Manitoba. She went to school in St. Eustache and Belcourt and graduated from St. Francois Xavier School where she met her husband Paul. She also attended the Misericordia School of Nursing until her marriage in 1959. She raised five children on the McCaughan Family Farm in St. Francois Xavier. Leona was very proud of her family. She could be seen watching one of her children's or grandchildren's sporting events any day of the week. She brought her lively spirit to every event and was very much loved. Leona loved sports, had a strong sense of adventure and was a natural athlete. She enjoyed playing baseball, hockey, curling (where she accomplished an eight ender), golfing, racing cars and flying airplanes. She introduced her partner Gordon to her love of golf. Leona owned her own advertising and promotion business, L&R promotions. She made many friends in her business travels throughout Manitoba. Leona enjoyed traveling. She spent many winters in Palm Springs, California with her husband Paul. She also traveled to Great Britain, the Canary Islands and visited her daughter in Seoul, S. Korea. She also enjoyed her visits with family in Alberta, British Columbia and Saskatchewan. No one will ever forget her infectious laugh and smile. She was well known as an amazing hostess and her home was always open to everyone. The family wishes to thank the staff at the Rosewood as well as the Grace Hospital for her care. A family viewing will take place at Chapel Lawn on Friday, February 14, 2014 at 6:00 p.m. Funeral service will be celebrated on Saturday, February 15, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. at Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Catholic Church, 4588 Roblin Blvd., Winnipeg, Manitoba. If friends so desire, donations may be made in Leona's name to the Alzheimer's Society of MB or a charity of their choice. For those who wish to sign the online Guest Book please visit our website. www.chapellawn.ca 885-9715
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Feb 14, 2014
Condolences & Memories (15 entries)
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My Beautiful God Mother, I will miss you and your laughter. My condolences to all of your family. May God's hand be upon your children and give them strength and peace. Now you can laugh and enjoy your rest. Your memory will be with us forever. - Posted by: Calvin Hogue (Nephew of Leona) on: Feb 18, 2014
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So sorry to hear of Leona's passing. It was always a pleasure to be in her company with her infectious laughter. Leona was always a very proud and loving mother of her whole family. Our deepest condolences at this difficult time. - Posted by: Glen and Brenda Good (friend) on: Feb 16, 2014
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Sorry, we heard of Leona's passing later Saturday. Our deepest sympathy to the family. Cec & I have many great and fun filled memories of Leona. We will cherish them forever! Love Cec & Brenda McCaughan and families - Posted by: Cecil & Brenda McCaughan (Cousin) on: Feb 15, 2014
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Our deep felt sympathy to the McCaughan family in the loss of their dear Mother. - Posted by: Peggy, Irvin and Shawn Blair (Friends) on: Feb 15, 2014
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Our condolences, thoughts and prayers are with Leona's family in this time of loss and grief. Leona was a lovely person, gentle ways and always a beautiful smile. She will be missed by all. Curt and Anita - Posted by: Curt and Anita Wold (friend) on: Feb 15, 2014
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On behalf of the " Adams " Family , we would like to send our sincere Condolences to the LEONA MCCAUGHAN children, Grandchildren, Gordon and Family Members. We are very sorry to hear of Leona's passing. God knows the sadness surrounding you, may He comfort you with strength and peace. May you know in your heart that the gifts your mother gave you are yours forever; her laughter, her words of wisdom, the many beautiful memories and always .... her love for you - Posted by: Karin Adams ( Mueller ) () on: Feb 14, 2014
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Condolences to the immediate family, she was a great person whom I looked up to all my life, treated her as my second mom as a kid growing up. Have many fond memories and happy times with Leona, Paul and the family. So sorry to hear of her passing. - Posted by: Gary Piper () on: Feb 14, 2014
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No one could make me laugh like you could. The adventures we had together would take years to recall. Who else but Leona could call me at 10:00 a.m. and have me hop in a single engine aircraft to go for a tour of the countryside and land in Elie for coffee. Baseball, high school hockey, curling, golfing, weekends in Grand Forks, or just having a cool one together, these are times I will never forget and memories that bring both smiles and tears. You are free my friend, see you one day! - Posted by: Megan Poitras (You were my amazing friend for 60 years.) on: Feb 14, 2014
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I remember many "after social" parties at the McCaughan home in St. Francois. Leona was always there to greet everyone and treat them like they were all family!! She always had amazing food and wanted to make sure that everyone had a little something in their bellies before they drove home!! Sometimes the sun was actually coming up! Leona, we will miss your infectious smile and your kind heart! Your children were truly blessed to have a Mother like you! Lisa Dumas - Posted by: Lisa Dumas (Family Friend) on: Feb 14, 2014
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Our deepest sympathy to all of Leona's family. She always had a smile for everyone. - Posted by: Frank & Pat Thomaschewski (friends) on: Feb 14, 2014
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Our sincere condolences to all of Leona's family. We are so sorry we cannot be with you at this time. So glad we visited Leona before we left for Arizona. We will always cherish wonderful memories of a loving sister-in-law and loyal friend. Loved her fun loving ways! We are with you in spirit. Love, Aunt Carole and Uncle John - Posted by: Carole and John Regnier (sister-in-law, brother-in-law) on: Feb 14, 2014
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Leona, everyone loved her, she was always gracious and fun to be with, many good memories, so happy to have had a visit last summer ...you will be missed ....Georgette - Posted by: georgette mcCaughan (sister-in law) on: Feb 14, 2014
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Our deepest sympathy to all of Leona's family. from Jim and Janice - Posted by: Jim & Janice Shirtliffe (Friend) on: Feb 14, 2014
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My husband and I had many happy times with Paul and Leona. She was always welcoming and a great hostess. - Posted by: Joanne Zeemel (Friend) on: Feb 14, 2014
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So sorry to hear of her passing. She was a lovely lady. My deepest condolences to her family for this great loss - Posted by: Joanne Pagee (cousin) on: Feb 14, 2014
