Leon Joseph Babineau
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Mr. Leon
Joseph Babineau, beloved husband of Margo (Porter) Babineau, announce
his passing away, peacefully with his family at his side at his
residence on November 23, 2022. Born at Newcastle NB on November 21,
1945, he was a son of the late Luke and Margaret (Bourque)
Babineau.
A loving husband, father,
grandfather and brother, he is survived by his wife Margo of
Pocologan, his sons: Joseph of Pennfield and Tom (Darlene) Murphy of
Blacks Harbour NB, daughter; Cathy Dugas (Billy) of Blacks
Harbour NB, his step daughter; Amanda Porter of Pennfield
NB, stepson; Nicky Porter (Cheryl Barker) of Bonny River NB,
granddaughter; Mandy (Joel) Hatt of Utopia NB, great granddaughter;
Kennedy Hatt, grandson; Trent Dugas, two step granddaughters, his
brothers: Luke( Linda) Babineau of Seeleys Cove NB, Allen Babineau of
Blacks Harbour NB, his sisters: Joan (Terry) Cummings of Norton NB,
Helen (Robert) Hill of Blacks Harbour NB, Leona (Glenroy) Cook of
Pennfield NB, Rose (Donald) Johnson of Sus NB, Lillian (Stephen)
Shanklin of St. Martins NB and Dianne (Aldoria) Sonier of Blacks
Harbour NB as well as several nieces, nephews and cousins. Besides his
parents, he was predeceased by his first wife Hilda, one brother
Hilaire and a sister Eileen Bradford.
Prior to his period of failing
health, Leon worked 20 years at Acadia Seaplants at Pennfield
NB.
Prior to that he worked number of years
in the aquaculture industry as night watchman at various
sites.
Leon loved music and love
playing guitar, and frequented the local jam sessions such as Sundays
at Stella Maris Hall. He especially had a passion for bluegrass music
and was a member of the New Brunswick Bluegrass Association. He also
had another passion close to his heart, classic and vintage
automobiles, both he and his classic black mustang pink ford fairlane
belonged to the Valley Cruisers Car Club.
A kind fellow, he also loved
the company of friends and family. He will be sadly missed by his
family, friends and all who knew him.
Resting at the St. George
Funeral Home & Crematorium from where the service will be held
on Monday at 2pm with Rev. Reg Ward officiating. Interment
in the Pennfield Rural Cemetery in the spring. Visiting at the funeral
home on Sunday from 2- 4 and 6-8pm. In Leon’s memory, donations to the
Charlotte County Cancer Society or a charity of the donors choice
would be appreciated by the family.
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2022
Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Leon Joseph Babineau 2022..
Décès pour la Ville: St-George, Province: Nouveau-Brunswick