Kendrick LEON Somerville
1929-2020
K. Leon Somerville, age 90, of Oromocto, NB passed away on Saturday,
January 18, 2020 at the Dr. Everett Chalmers Hospital surrounded by
his family. Leon was born in Timmins, Ontario on November 9, 1929 a
son of the late Rolf and Jenny Caroline (Foley) Somerville.
Leon had a long career as a pharmacist at Oliver’s Pharmacy
(later Shopper’s Drug Mart), serving the residents of Oromocto,
NB. He and his wife Edith enjoyed square-dancing with the Oromocto
Pioneers Square Dance Club, ‘graduating’ with a Bachelor
of Square Dancing in 1971 and serving as club presidents in 1979-1980.
Their love of travel took the couple to many exciting locations around
the world, including Florida, which they visited yearly for decades.
Leon is survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Edith (McMurray)
Somerville. He is lovingly remembered by his three children, David
Somerville (Sandra), Lake George, NB, Carolyn Nicholson (Wayne), Lake
George, NB and Susan Taylor (Allan), Netherlands; seven grandchildren,
Jennifer Doucette (Sean), Jason Somerville (Natasha), Jessica Donahue
(Marty), Andrew Nicholson, Jackie Myers (Chris), Josh Taylor and Ariel
Taylor; eleven great grandchildren, Ryleigh, Addison, Brendan, Ethan,
Devan, Zaidan, Jordan, Austin, Ryker, Dryden and Asher; two
sisters-in-law, Annie Currie, Alberta Murphy and her husband Art, the
brother he never had.
In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by a grandson
Troy.
Although there will be no visitation, friends are welcome to attend a
funeral service at Oromocto Baptist Church, 10 Doyle Drive, Oromocto,
NB on Wednesday, January 22, 2020 at 2 pm with Rev. Dr. Perry Hanley
officiating. A reception will follow in the church fellowship hall.
Interment will be at a later date at Magundy Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the NB Heart & Stroke
Foundation, Alzheimer Society, Canadian Cancer Society of a charity of
the donor’s choice.
The family would like to thank the nurses of 4SW at the DECH and Dr.
Bryden for their care and support. A special thank you to all the
family and friends who have given their support throughout the
years.
Arrangements by Flewelling Funeral Home, Nackawic, NB.
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Kendrick LEON Somerville 19292020..
Death notice for the town of: Nackawic, Province: Nouveau-Brunswick