Leonard Stephen
1924-2018
Leonard passed away peacefully at home on July 4, 2018 at the
age of 94. Born on May 10, 1924 in Saint John, NB, he was the son of
the late Thomas and Fema (Corey) Stephen.
Leonard graduated from St. Vincent’s High School,
attended St. Francis Xavier University and graduated from Dalhousie
School of Medicine in 1949. He practiced family medicine for
10 years in Saint John before becoming the Chief Medical Officer for
the Workmen’s Compensation Board from 1959-1973.
He was the Director of Dr. William F. Roberts Children’s
Hospital until 1980 and retired from his position at the Saint John
Regional hospital in 1985.
Leonard was a leader in the Lebanese community and had an
avid interest in the historical settlement of the community in Saint
John. Leonard was a lifetime member of the Canadian Lebanon
Association and president for 5 years.
He was part of the Canadian Army Reserve as the Commander of
the New Brunswick Medical Company retiring as a Lt Colonel. He was a
lifetime member of the New Brunswick Medical Association and the
Fairvale Outing Association. He was also President for 2
years of the Simonds Industrial Development Commission and a member of
the Knights of Columbus. He was a member of the Riverside
Country Club where he enjoyed curling and
golfing.
Leonard’s extended family was of great importance
to him and he could be counted on in times of need.
Retirement was spent in his beloved Florida where he spent
many hours on the balcony enjoying the ocean and good company. He was
a devoted fan of the Boston Red Sox and received calls from around the
world when they finally won a world series.
Leonard was predeceased by his son Dr. David Stephen and
daughter Jane, brothers Douglas and Wally and his sister Dorothy
Zed.
Leonard is survived by his wife Roxina of 65 years, daughters
Mary and Elizabeth, Halifax and Theresa, Saint John, sister Lawanda
(Vaughan) and brother Dr. Malcolm Stephen (Joan), daughter in law
Karen (Ian) grandchildren Natasha (Neville), Adam (Jane), Jacquelyn
(Jean Francois), Lauren, Luke, Alexandra and Gabriel, great grandsons,
Cooper, Henry, Theodore, Charles and Malcolm and numerous nieces,
nephews and cousins.
Donations in memory of Leonard may be made to the Dr. David
Stephen Memorial Foundation or to the charity of the donor’s
choice.
Arrangements are under the care of Brenan’s Funeral
Home, 111 Paradise Row, Saint John, NB (634–7424) with
visiting on Monday July 9th 4pm – 7pm
with funeral mass at the Cathedral of Immaculate Conception on
Tuesday, July 10 at 12:10 pm. Interment to take place in St.
Josseph’s Cemetery.
www.BrenansFH.com
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Leonard Stephen 19242018.source
Death notice for the town of: Saint John, Province: Nouveau-Brunswick