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Theresa Arsenault posted a condolence
Wednesday, August 23, 2023
So sorry to hear about your mother. Sending you are deepest condolences to you all! Take care. Theresa Arsenault and Family ❤️
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Kathleen Girroir donated to ANTIGONISH AND AREA HOMEMAKER SERVICE
Friday, August 18, 2023
For Leona....from Kathy and Jimmy Gerrior
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Stephanie Turner-Cahill posted a condolence
Friday, August 18, 2023
Sincere condolences to Courtney and family. It sounds like your love of family was nourished by your grandmother. Thinking of you during this time.
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Gerard Lawlor posted a condolence
Friday, August 18, 2023
To Jerry and famully on the loss of his mother I will keep you in my payers and taught s
Gerard Lawlor Halifax
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Jolene Hudson posted a condolence
Friday, August 18, 2023
My condolences on the loss of Leona. She was an amazing person.
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Dolores posted a condolence
Friday, August 18, 2023
Sending my sincere condolences to the family of Leona. I met Leona and Linda through the AAMAC ( blood support group) some years back; both became very dear to me.
Leona made the best white biscuit you could ever want!! An amazing women.
May she rest in peace.
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Carleton&Joan MacNeil posted a condolence
Thursday, August 17, 2023
Sending our sincere condolences to Alexina and Leona’s family. May she rest peacefully in the arms of God and all her loved ones who have gone before her.
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Sarah (Rieksts) Whiting posted a condolence
Thursday, August 17, 2023
Sorry to hear of Leona’s passing. I will always have fond memories having Leona direct while singing in the Maryvale Church choir! I am sure it is so hard to loose your mom. Thinking of you all during this difficult time.
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Dave Runnalls posted a condolence
Thursday, August 17, 2023
Our deepest sympathy for Leona’s family. Leona will always be remembered for her gentle smile and kindness..Dave and Brenda
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Kathleen Gerrior posted a condolence
Thursday, August 17, 2023
Leona led us in the St.Mary's choir for 25 years. It was a gift to have that time with Leona and to see and experience how she personified the Christian ideals we sang about every week at Mass.
Leona was loved, respected and she was what we all should aspire to be....kind, thoughtful, quietly determined, hard-working and fun.
The choir lost every scrap of music we had gathered for 25 years when St. Mary church burned down. Leona immediately collected music from other parishes so there could be music at the first Sunday Mass, days after the fire, at the Maryvale School. The church was gone but the parish was in the school gym that Sunday morning, with the stained glass art the school children made and hung in the gym windows (and which now hang on the new St. Mary's) and with the choir singing. Leona knew that having a sense of familiarity and normalcy by having music at this first Mass was important and she made it happen.
When our Parish priest, Father John MacDonald, quietly mentioned that "On Eagle's Wings" was his favourite hymn, Leona got the music and rearranged the music for our choir and we had many extra secret practices so we could learn this song and surprise Father MacDonald at Mass with his favourite hymn. He was so pleased the first time we sang it at Mass and said it was the nicest surprise he ever had. This was all thanks to Leona's kindness and hard work.
Leona knew how comforting music can be at stressful times and she was instrumental in forming a Funeral Choir with the choirs from other parishes so families in many parishes could have music at their loved ones funeral.
There are so many more wonderful examples of the person Leona was.
Sincere and heartfelt condolences to Leona's family and thank you for sharing her with us for so many years. We are all better people for having known Leona. Kathy Gerrior
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Paddy & Ina O'Neill lit a candle
Wednesday, August 16, 2023
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Our sincere condolences to the O'Brien & Extended Family. Sorry to hear of the passing of Leona. Our Thoughts & Prayers are with the Families at this difficult time. She will be sorely missed by all who knew her. Hold on to the beautiful memories you have of her. May God Bless You All. RIP. Leona.
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Mary Baxter posted a condolence
Wednesday, August 16, 2023
So, so very sorry to hear about Leona. To me she is still one of my two sweet girl cousins that lived just up the street! My prayers are with you all.
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Barbara MacGillivray posted a condolence
Wednesday, August 16, 2023
Barbara MacGillivray So sorry to hear Leona has passed. I send Love, many memories of a kind cousin.
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Patricia Nutini (nee Cavanaugh) posted a condolence
Wednesday, August 16, 2023
My sincerest sympathy to the entire O’Brien family. I frequently babysat for her and Harry when they would have fun going out to a dance! It was evident that they were wonderful parents with a welcoming atmosphere in their home. So sorry for your loss. ❤️❤️
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Nancy MacLennan posted a condolence
Wednesday, August 16, 2023
To the family 0f Leona. I wish to send my deepest sympathy. It was a great pleasure to have known Leona. Her cooking was delicious and her quilts were exquisite. Never will she be forgotten. Nancy MacLennan
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Heather MacInnes posted a condolence
Wednesday, August 16, 2023
Sincere condolences to Tyler and family. Your colleagues at McKesson are thinking of you during this difficult time.
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Flo Delaney posted a condolence
Wednesday, August 16, 2023
My thoughts and prayers are with you all at the passing of your mother
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Judy Sears Riley posted a condolence
Tuesday, August 15, 2023
To the O'Brien and Kell Family.
What a beautiful obituary and picture of Leona. I was saddened to hear of Leona's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of sorrow. I will remember Leona as a great friend of our family.
Judy (Sears) Riley
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Gordon Barker posted a condolence
Tuesday, August 15, 2023
I am truly sorry to hear about the passing of Leona.
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Patrick McKenna posted a condolence
Tuesday, August 15, 2023
My heartfelt and deepest condolences to all of you. She was such a great lady from a wonderful family. Thinking of you all during this difficult time.
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Cathy, Wayne and family posted a condolence
Tuesday, August 15, 2023
Our deepest sympathy to The O’Brien family, especially Jerry, Donna and family.
A Memorial Tree was planted for Leona O'Brien
Tuesday, August 15, 2023
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