COLE
Leo J.
1932-2015
Passed away on Thursday, April 30, 2015 after a long and courageous struggle with Alzheimer's in the presence of family. Predeceased by his wife Marie; parents Arthur and Theresa; brothers Max, George, Raymond, Peter and Nicholas and his sisters Laura and Jean. Survived by Daughter Wanda Marie her husband Paul O'Keefe and their children, Philip, Devon and Chloe, son Glenn wife Jackie and their two sons Mitchell and Matthew. Sister Genevieve (Lou) Annie (Gord) and Mary (Ray). The oldest of 11, born to Arthur and Theresa of Bell Island. Through the securing of various scholarships he began his studies at Memorial University at the original campus on Parade Street going on to Nova Scotia Technological Collage to pursue a degree in electrical engineering. He was also a gifted hockey player winning numerous provincial's titles with the Bell Island team. He was small but mighty and quick as lightening! Returning home he met the love of his life Marie married and quickly welcomed Marie and Glenn to their family. He was a devoted husband to his darling wife Marie and an adoring father to his two children. A true gentleman, who lived his life with integrity, kindness, and true generosity. A company man, whose career spanned over three decades with Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro, culminating in contributions to every significant hydro electrical endeavor in the province. A man of deep faith, it sustained him throughout Marie's many health struggles thought the entity of their marriage. Never one to sit still, he volunteered his time to organizations and had many hobbies. Special thanks to the many wonderful and devoted professionals at Tiffany village who cared for Leo like family over the last 5 and a half years, resting at Caul's Funeral Home, LeMarchant Road. Visitation on Saturday and Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 pm. Funeral Mass will be May 4th at 9:30am at St. Pius X church with cremation to follow and a private inurnment at a later date. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations can be made in his memory to The Alzheimer's Society.

"I have fought the good fight,
I have finished the course,
I have kept the faith."