O’LEARY, Willard Thomas “Bubby”
– Peacefully and surrounded by his loving wife
and family, Willard Thomas 0’Leary “Bubby” of Tickle, passed
away on Wednesday, August 10, 2022, in St. Martha’s Regional Hospital
at the age of 77. Bubby was the son of the late Thomas and Viola
(Jamieson) O’Leary of Queensport.
Bubby will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 55 years,
Lorraine “Cookie” (Feltmate); son, Patrick; daughters, Tena
(Ron) Blackert, Sheri (Michael) Geddes, Crystal (Randy) Connolly,
Marjorie, Melissa (Evan) Theriault. He was the best Graddy ever to
Joshua, Matthew, Brendan, Jessica, Chantal, Arabella, Chelsea, Bailey,
Melody, Andrew, Marissa, Blaine, Nikita, Cassie and Kaleb and the best
Great Graddy to Jedidiah. He will be sadly missed by his brother,
Kenny; sisters, Alice, Sandra, Margo, Winnie Ann, Doreen; as well as
many other family members, friends and also the community. Bubby was
predeceased by his son, Michael; his brother, Eldon; his sisters, Barb
and Marlene.
Bubby made many sacrifices over the years to provide for his
family. Throughout his life, Bubby enjoyed working various jobs within
the fishing industry (the trawlers being one of his favourites), he
also enjoyed his time as an equipment operator for a paving company,
as well as many other jobs. The simpliest pleasures in life brought
him much joy. He loved to sit on the lawn swing and have a good old
conversation with whoever had ears, while watching their cat play or
the birds in the feeders. Bubby loved to play Yahtzee (his rules only)
or many other games with his kids and grandkids.
His hobbies kept him busy, you could find him either peeling
wire for scrap or counting recyclable bottles. And sadly the Montreal
Canadiens have lost their #1 Fan. Bubby could be heard yelling
“SCORE” over the years while watching his favourite team
play hockey. But we all know his greatest treasure was his wife and
family. He was a wonderful role model, teaching us the important
values and morals in life, while constantly showing us his courage,
strength and love.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, August 18 from 2-4 and
6-8 p.m. in Dennis Haverstock Funeral Home, Canso. A graveside burial
will take place on Friday, August 19 at 2 p.m. in Fourth Hill
Cemetery, Canso with Pastor John Jack officiating.
A special thank you to Dr. Milburn and the staff of the
Eastern Memorial Hospital, Dr. Howard and Dr. Pereira and the staff at
St. Martha’s Regional Hospital, as well as the many family and friends
who have shown us so much love during this time.
Arrangements are under the care and direction of Dennis
Haverstock Funeral Home, Canso. Words of comfort may be forwarded
to the family at www.haverstocks.com
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Willard Thomas ‘Bubby’ O’Leary 1945 2022..
Dennis Haverstocks funeral homes
Death notice for the town of: Canso, Province: Nova Scotia