Leo Wellington Stevens
1931-2016
Leo Wellington Stevens (age 85) of Saint John, NB passed
peacefully at St. Joseph’s Hospital on Wednesday, September 28, 2016.
Leo was the first of five children born at Canal (just north
of St. George, NB) to Louis Frederick and Mary Emily Stevens (nee
Oliver) on May 8, 1931. After his father’s death in 1947 the
family moved to West Saint John where Leo began working with his many
cousins for the Canadian Pacific Railway. During his younger
years, he also worked as a stoker on the Irving ships, drove trucks
and buses before eventually starting full-time with CP Rail.
He worked over 40 years as a brakeman and conductor and
ended his career in 1989 as a locomotive engineer. In the
1970s, with all his cousins and uncles combined, the group constituted
the single largest family of railway men in Canada.
Leo had an innate understanding of all things mechanical and
could fix anything from a small outboard motor to an aircraft engine.
He was an avid pilot and had owned a few different light
aircraft, which he flew for many hours of enjoyment.
After their retirement, Leo and Muriel (married Nov. 1, 1958)
travelled the world on tours of all sorts, often to the advantage of
Leo’s interest in war history. They explored the globe
together gathering stories and mementos in what was, in many ways, an
ideal retirement. In recent years Alzheimer’s diminished
this hard-working, supremely witty and humble man. He built
a good life for his family and was ever an interesting, strong and
caring figure. He will be missed by all who knew
him.
Leo is survived by his wife, Muriel (nee Groom) and children,
Richard Stevens and Andrea Stevens-Blackmore (Lonnie); siblings,
Isabel Martin (Lloyd), Mary Stevens, Fred Stevens and Elizabeth
Stevens; brothers-in-law, Carmen Groom (deceased) and wife, (Jean) and
Wesley Groom (Mabel); as well as sister-in-law, Donna Hawkins (Russ).
Leo’s remains will be cremated as per his wishes and there
will be no visitation by request. A celebration of Leo’s
life will take place on a future date after which he will be interred
at the St. George Rural Cemetery. Arrangements are under the
care and direction of Brenan’s Funeral
Home, 111 Paradise Row, Saint John
(634-7424).
The family would like to thank the CAM Unit staff at St.
Joseph’s Hospital for their outstanding care and support.
Please make any donations to the Cognitive Assessment and
Management Unit – c/o St. Joseph’s Hospital.
www.BrenansFH.com

Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Leo Wellington Stevens – 1931-2016.source

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