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James «Jim»
Leggate – 90,
Glenholme, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, on
Sunday afternoon, May 21, 2023, at Shannex Debert Court, Debert. Born
in Chapelton, Scotland, he was a son of the late Gavin and Margaret
(Wilson) Leggate.
Jim farmed in Scotland and he and his wife, Mary, immigrated
to Canada through Pier 21 on December 4, 1964. After arriving in
Halifax, Jim worked as a farm hand in Shubenacadie and later purchased
his own farm in Rines Creek. He and Mary then moved to Glenholme where
he worked in the forestry industry for well over 40 years and also
helped Mary at her store, Glenholme General Store. Jim was a member of
the former Erskine United Church where he served on the Board of
Stewards and he was also the caretaker of Folly Village Cemetery in
Glenholme for many years.
He and Mary enjoyed travelling together, most notably their
train trip across Canada, touring Newfoundland and sleeping in their
van and family trips to Cuba and Scotland. He enjoyed going for long
drives, reading, writing short stories and trivia of any kind, whether
watching Jeopardy or doing crossword puzzles. Above all, he was a true
family man who loved his family dearly and enjoyed spending time with
them.
Jim is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Mary
(Hannah); children, Gavin Leggate, Rines Creek; Margaret (Larry)
Hardy, Necum Teuch; Heather Leggate (Kevin Bushey), East Village;
James Leggate (Christina Millar), Five Mile River; grandchildren,
Bryson (Chelsea), Noah, Hayley, William, Angus, Maura (Tristan),
James, Pearl, Clarissa, Nick; great grandchildren, Trait, Flynn,
Everly, Archie, Jamieson; siblings, Murray (Christine) Leggate, Helen
Orr, Ian Leggate, Janey (Clive) Denton, Andrew (Christine) Leggate,
Elizabeth (Jim) Watson, all of Scotland; sister-in-law, Mary Leggate,
Scotland; brother-in-law, Jim Frame, Scotland; several nieces and
nephews.
Along with his parents, he was predeceased by his
daughter-in-law, Trish Leggate; siblings, Margaret Leggate in infancy,
Martin (Morag) Leggate, Alex Leggate, Faye Frame.
The family would like to extend a sincere thank you to the
staff at Debert Court for the exceptional care and compassion shown to
Jim and his family during his time there; we will be forever
grateful.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Mattatall –
Varner Funeral Home, 55 Young Street, Truro, where Jim’s
family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m., Friday, May 26, 2023, and
funeral service 3:30 p.m., Saturday, May 27, 2023, Reverend Marty
Clark-Ettinger officiating. Reception will follow. Interment in Folly
Village Cemetery, Glenholme. If so desired, donations in
Jim’s memory to STEPS on Arthur or Colchester Food Bank are
welcomed. Messages of condolence may be sent to the family by viewing
Jim’s obituary on-line at:
www.mattatallvarnerfh.com
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