DOODY, Lester Joseph — Age 86 years. It is with heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of a loving father, treasured grandfather, Great-grandfather, and wonderful friend on December 25, 2011. Predeceased by the love of his life, Sadie; his son John; grandson Jonathon; parents Tom and Ellen; brothers: Jim, Leo, Dan, Joe, Phonse, Thomas, and sister Rita; mother- and father-in-law Molly and Jack MacDonald; brothers-in-law: Weldon, Alex, Nick, Derm, Leonard & Art; Sisters-in-law: Agatha, Muriel, Marion & Betty. Leaving to mourn his sons: Tom (Linda), Gerard (Lucy) — with whom he resided; daughter-in-law Marie; and precious grandchildren: Jeremy (Makayla) , Johnna (Matthew), Lesley (Michael) ,Jordan(Ashlee), and Allison (Billy); great-grandson Jackson; brother : Leonard (Elizabeth); sister Clarice Power (Mike); brother-in-law Clyde McDonald ( Lorraine); sisters-in-law: Zita McCallum (Bill), Elizabeth, Annie, Hilda, Agnes, as well as a large circle of very special nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Lester will be remembered as a person of deep faith. His gentleness and kindness was shared with all who knew him. Lester’s love for life was immense. He loved boats, gardening and dancing but the true love of his life was his wife Sadie and their family. Resting at Coombs Funeral Home, Placentia on Tuesday & Wednesday (2-9 p.m.) and Thursday at 9 a.m. Funeral Mass will take place on Thursday, December 29, 2011 at 11 a.m., at St. Anne’s Church, Dunville. Interment to follow at Coombs Memorial Cemetery, Southeast Placentia. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations in his memory may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation. You are welcome to visit and sign our online guestbook at www.coombsfuneralhome.ca.
“Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal.”
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What Makes A Dad
by Anonymous
God took the strength of a mountain,
The majesty of a tree,
The warmth of a summer sun,
The calm of a quiet sea,

The generous soul of nature,
The comforting arm of night,
The wisdom of the ages,
The power of the eagle's flight,

The joy of a morning in spring,
The faith of a mustard seed,
The patience of eternity,
The depth of a family need,

Then God combined these qualities,
When there was nothing more to add,
He knew His masterpiece was complete,
And so, He called it ... Dad