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LEO LAUZON
Born: Aug 14, 1927
Date of Passing: May 31, 2019
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LEO LAUZON
August 14, 1927 - May 31, 2019
Leo was born in Esterhazy, SK to Georgina Coutu and James Lauzon. Then, the family moved to St. Laurent, MB where he lived until his late teenage years. Leo met and married Jeannine Chartrand and they raised six children together in Ste. Anne, MB. He tried mining in Snow Lake, MB briefly, but found his true passion working on the railway for CNR. As Head Foreman, Leo was in charge of over 100 men on his work gang. Leo's production was so successful that he obtained a title of "king of the railway" for many years.
Upon retirement from CNR, Leo established a landscaping business that was very successful, working into his '80s.
He will be missed by his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Lovingly remembered by his sisters, Louise of Alberta, Marcelline of St. Laurent, MB; and numerous nieces, nephews and friends. Leo was predeceased by his parents; two sons; a sister Lillian; and brothers, Henri, Edmond, George and Jimmy.
As per Leo's wishes cremation has taken place and no formal service will be held. If one chooses, donations may be made to Parkinson Canada, in Leo's name.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jun 08, 2019
Condolences & Memories (3 entries)
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Léo, You and I worked on the CNR mainline at Ycliffe during the summer of 1956 and again, in 1957 at Decimal, Manitoba on the extra gang. You were the Foreman. You, Léo, being the foreman at such a young age, had to be resourceful, knowledgeable and possessed of particular skills and abilities which were plenty. At this point in time, I would like to wish you a safe and long voyage which will bring you to the apex of the Almighty's reign. Salut, André. - Posted by: André Chartrand (Brother-in-Law) on: Jun 08, 2019
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I met Leo in 1999 at Griffin Canada. He was doing landscaping there as well as moving snow in Winter. We spent many nights in the Guard Shack having a coffee and talking. He was very proud of his work on the Railway. Being me I teased him a lot, and one cold stormy night I told him on the 2 way radio..coffee is ready its cold out there. He came but I hid on the floor and then let him in, then he called me a monkey and I called him a frog from then on. It was also that night that my mother called and asked Leo if I could follow him home in the storm. It was then we both realized that we both lived on Dunning Rd. That followed a 20 year friendship with Leo, myself and my husband Freddie. Many years of laughing, helping, and joking. I will miss Leo so very much..he was kind of like a father/friend for me. I have too many stories to put down in here. So many suppers or coffees at his house, or at our place. He was a strong, stubborn man who even in the past few years would never admit he could not so something. Too much to say I loved him dearly and my heart is still hurting. My sincere condolence's to his Leo's children, grand and great-grandkids, sisters and all of the family. - Posted by: Donna Bilodeau Olender (Friend) on: Jun 08, 2019
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Rest In Peace king! My condolences to all family members and hope we meet again someday Leo. - Posted by: Brian hoskins (Employee ) on: Jun 08, 2019