Leonard Eaton Chase
1928-2019
Leonard Eaton Chase – age 90, of Centreville, passed away
peacefully, surrounded by family, on Saturday, February 16, 2019, in
Grand View Manor, Berwick. Born in Port Williams, he was a son of the
late George A. and Almena (Cogswell) Chase. Leonard attended MacDonald
College at McGill University in Quebec. After an initial career in
farming, he became the owner and operator of Rockwell’s Home
Hardware, Kentville, where he was well known for his good humour and
his congenial service. He loved his local community and also
contributed through volunteer work, including the local chapter of the
Canadian Red Cross, the Boy Scouts of Canada and the Canard United
Church. He is survived by his sons, Bruce (Karen, step-son, Benjamin),
Mahone Bay; Brian, Vancouver, British Columbia; Douglas (Robyn), Alma,
Ontario and two granddaughters, Hayley and Ella Chase. He was
predeceased by his wife, Verna (Stronach). Cremation has taken place.
There will be no visitation, by request. A memorial service in
celebration of Leonard’s life, followed by a reception, will
be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, February, 21, 2019 in the White
Family Funeral Home, Kentville, Reverend Ivan Norton officiating. A
private family burial will take place at a later date in the Willow
Bank Cemetery, Wolfville. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory may
be made to Parkinson Canada or the charity of your choice. Funeral
arrangements have been entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home and
Cremation Services, Kentville.
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Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Leonard Eaton Chase 19282019..
Décès pour la Ville: Kentville, Province: Nova Scotia