Leonard Martel
1938-2018
It is with great sadness that we the family
wish to announce the passing of Mr. Leonard Martel, loving husband of
Yvonne (Pitre) Martel, of Miramichi
Rd., which occurred at the Chaleur Regional Hospital in
Bathurst, on Wednesday, April 18, 2018 at the age of 79. Born in
Bathurst, he was the son of the late Leopold and late Marcella
(Lavigne) Martel.
Leonard worked as an electrician for various
companies in Bathurst. He retired from the former Brunswick Sawmill in
2003. He was a very kind and generous man, a loving and
caring husband, father, grandfather and brother. His greatest love was
the faith he had in Jesus.
Besides his loving wife Yvonne, he is survived
by his children:
Nicole McGraw (Harvey) of
Lamèque,
Louise Stephenson
(Jan),
Yves Martel
(Deborah),
Daniel Martel (Michelle), all of Saint
John.
His
brothers:
Paul (Marie) and Roger Martel, both of
Bathurst.
His sisters:
Cecile Allain,
Dorina Valentine,
Jeanne (Freddy) Gallant, all of
Bathurst.
Marguerite-Rose (Renald) Pouliot of Quebec
City,
Marcella (Jean-Yves) Vienneau of
Petit-Rocher.
13 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren, many
nieces and nephews.
Leonard was predeceased by a son Raymond, a
sister, Yvette, and a brother
Hermenegilde.
There will be no visitations at the funeral
home. Funeral service will be held on Saturday, April
21st, 2018 at 10 a.m. from the Evangel
Pentecostal Church, Basin Rd., in Bathurst. The family wishes to send
a special thank you to Suzanne Aubé for her love and
support, the staff of the 2nd West floor, and
to Lloyd Branch of the palliative care unit of the Chaleur Regional
Hospital for their care and compassion during Leonard’s
illness. In memory of Leonard, donations to the Canadian Lung
Association or to a charity of your choice would be appreciated.
Funeral arrangements are in the care of Elhatton Funeral Home.
(www.elhatton.com)
Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Leonard Martel 19382018.source
Décès pour la Ville: Bathurst, Province: Nouveau-Brunswick
