Obituary of Leo D'Amours

The passing of Léo Joseph D’Amours, husband of Céline (Gervais), of Fredericton, NB, occurred on Thursday, August 21, 2014 at the Dr. Everett Chalmers Regional Hospital. Born on November 14, 1934 in Val-Brillant, QC, he was the son of the late Émile and Diana (Hallé) D’Amours. From 1958 until 2008 he lived, got married and raised his family in Manitouwadge, ON before moving to Fredericton. In addition to his wife, Léo is survived by his sons, Danny D’Amours (Sara) of Fredericton, NB, Donald D’Amours (Cara) of Thunder Bay, On; grandchildren, Casandra D’Amours of Thunder Bay, On, Eric D’Amours of Fredericton, NB, Julie D’Amours of Fredericton, NB; siblings, Lauréat (Gisèle) D’Amours, Jacqueline D’Amours, Georges D’Amours, Berthelie D’Amours, Noëlla D’Amours, Oliva (Thérese) D’Amours, Louisette D’Amours, Benoît (Claire) D’Amours, Jocelyne (Ovide) Morin, Nicole D’Amours, and Ghislain (Suzanne) D’Amours; along with several nieces and nephews. He is also survived by godchildren Ronald Lauzon and Nicole Gervais. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by son Richard D’Amours; siblings, Marthe, Fernand, Gérard, Sylvio and Fernande. Visitation will take place at York Funeral Home, 302 Brookside Drive on Saturday, August 30, 2014 from 1-3 pm. A Funeral Service will take place at York Funeral Home’s T. Gordon MacLeod Memorial Chapel on Saturday, August 30, 2014 at 3 pm with Father Savoie officiating. For those who wish, remembrances may be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association or charity of the donor’s choice. Personal condolences may be offered through www.yorkfh.com