Léonide Johnson
1931-2018
RICHIBUCTO, NB – Léonide Johnson 86, of
Richibucto passed away on Sunday, March 11th,
2018 at the Moncton Hospital. Born in Saint-Louis-de-Kent,
he was the son of the late Philias Johnson and late Yvonne (Daigle)
Johnson. Before retiring, Leo was the owner of many
restaurants. He was past president of the Royal Canadian
Legion Branch #30, past president of the NB Command and a lifetime
member of the Knights of Colombus. He also served was Master
Warrant Officer in the Canadian Air Force and served from 1952 to
1984.
Leo will be sadly missed by his loving wife of 64 years,
Jeannine (Gallant) Johnson of Richibucto; three daughters, Diane
Johnson (Willie Robichaud) of St. Charles, Joanne Johnson (Eric
Sorenson) of Fredericton, Debbie Mazerolle (Normand) of Richibucto;
three sons, Phil (Heather) of Dartmouth, NS, Bernard (Karen) of
Richibouctou-Village, Robert (Colleen) of Lower Sackville, NS; twelve
grandchildren and sixteen great
grandchildren.
He is also survived by five sisters, Yolande Gallant
(Philias) of Toronto, ON, Jacqueline Allard (Gilles) of Montreal, QC,
Gisèle Poirier (Alfred) of Notre Dame,
Thérèse Gallant (Valmond) of St. Ignace, Clara
Martin (Gérard) of St. Louis; six brothers, Fred (Aggie) of
St. Louis, Elide (Margaret) of Toronto, ON, Telex (Irene) of
Connecticut, Alpha (Bonnie) of Toronto, ON, Michel (Albertine) of
Moncton, Vincent (Julianna) of St. Louis and many nieces and
nephews.
Besides his parents, he was predeceased by an infant sister,
Marie.
Visitation will be held at Thompson’s Funeral Home
in Richibucto on Thursday from 2-4 & 7-9 pm, Friday at 11:00
am until departure for the funeral. A Funeral Mass will be
celebrated on Friday, March 16, 2018 at 1:00 pm, St. Louis de Gonzague
Roman Catholic Church in Richibucto. Donations in
Leo’s memory may be made to the charity of the
donor’s choice. The family would like to thank the
staff at the Moncton Hospital Neurological Intensive Care Unit,
4th floor for the excellent care they provided
to Leo.
Arrangements are in the professional care of
Thompson’s Funeral Home, Richibucto. (523-4252) www.thompsonsfuneralhome.com
Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Leonide Johnson 19312018.source
Décès pour la Ville: Richibucto, Province: Nouveau-Brunswick
