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LEO HOWARD HAGARTY
Born In: Wedgewood, Ontario, Canada
Born: April 6th, 1927
Passed in: Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada
Passed on: February 8th, 2012
On February 8, 2012, Mr. Leo Howard Hagarty passed away peacefully at Royal Inland Hospital at the age of 84 years. Leo was born on April 6, 1927 in Wedgewood, Ontario.
Leo is survived by nieces, nephews, cousins and good friends.
He was predeceased by his mother, Sarah Hagarty, his father, William Hagarty, sisters; Margaret, Josie, Marie, Sandy, Julia, Florance, Elizabeth and lovely niece Jo-Anne Blackstock as well as his brothers; Ted, Tom, John and Edward.
Leo joined the Canadian Army in Toronto in the spring of 1943. He was sent to England where he trained for the "Battle of Normandy", France in 1944 with the "Queens own Riffles". He fought his way to Belgium and in 1945 the war was over.
He signed on to fight the Japanese alongside the Americans in the Far East. Because of this, he was among the first troops sent back to Canada from Belgium and was to report to the Southern States for training. However, the war with Japan was over when the Atomic bomb was dropped on them and the Canadian troops that had signed on, never made it to Japan.
In August of 1950 he went to Vancouver, BC and enlisted in The K Brigade (Korea Brigade) and was sent directly to Petawawa, Ontario for training. After a number of months in training he hemorrhaged in the upper lobe of the left lung. He was sent to Kingston Veterans Hospital and spent some weeks there recovering. Leo was then released with a honourable discharge. Leo then worked for many years in logging and mining in Northern Ontario. He came to BC in the late 1950's working in construction, courier service and as a taxi driver.
" God Bless and
So Long Old Friend"
Prayers will be recited at 7:00 p.m., on Wednesday, February 15, 2012 at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish, 635 Tranquille Road. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated in the Church at 11:00 a.m., on Thursday, February 16, 2012 with the Reverend Father Peter Nguyen officiating. Interment will follow at Hillside Cemetery.
Arrangements entrusted to Schoening Cremation Centre, 177 Tranquille Rd., Tel: 250-554-2429.
Condolences
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hail to an old friend
“I knew Leo many years ago but since moving to the coast, lost contact. He was truly inspirational to those in AA and very well thought of, will miss his humor and wise words he always had.”
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an old friend
“leo was someone i would trust with my life and did . i will never forget him..........ever. barry”
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Thank You, Leo
“On the front lines in the war against the Nazis at age seventeen..courage without limit, tough as nails, yet a gentle,giving man with a great sense of humour. We are better people for having known you, Leo. Rest In Peace.”
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“Thank You Leo, you will be greatly missed my friend. xoxxox”
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Memories of a great man
“I was a young girl of 18 working in the downtown core. Leo many times in his years of cab driving drove me home from work. He was so kind and always had a smile on his face. Also over the years he treated my children very well. You will always be remembered Leo. ”
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Leo Hagarty
“"Thanks Leo, for your genial sharing with the Fulton Field airport security guards and airlines staff, during your downtime in the coffe shop, both at the previous airport terminal and its new replacement. You always had a cheerful greeting manner.”
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Till we meet again
“Leo,they say we all remember people and the length of memory is measured by the size of a mans heart,well if thats the case Leo ill never forget you...GODSPEED”
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“Like so many others before me and those after me, Leo made a difference in my life. I am forever grateful for the time we spent together. He taught me to be a better me and that as time passes I will recognize that I am not who I thought I was, but I can be who I want to be.”
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“Thank you,Leo, for all the words of wisdom over the years and the bologna sandwiches! I will miss you as will many others you have helped trudge the road to happy destiny.”
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“RIP Leo; you were an inspiration to many, a wonderful story teller and a mediocre bingo player. You surely will be missed.”
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“Leo was my uncle and will be missed by all for his joy of life rest in peace
love lois and joe” -
“I met Leo when I first moved to Kamloops in 1987...he always said that his purpose in life was to make Leo a better person...thank you for repeating that statement over and over again...it will remain in the forefront of my mind forever...”
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Mrs.
“I remember Leo fondly and have thought of him often through the years after leaving the Kamloops area. He sure made a difference in my life with his wisdom, caring and kind words. God Bless you Leo and good luck on your new journey. Love Keri”
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“Thank You Leo for all that you gave to me. I wouldn't be were I am today if you didn't share the things you shared. You helped me more than I could ever say. Be Well my Friend.”
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“Happy Trails Leo. Leo Helped many lost souls and he inspired many to look within themselves.He came to believe in his own higher power and worked for god one day at a time .By gods grace .Your friends Marcella and Rick.”
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“I remember Leo as a little girl, growing up in Kamloops. He rented our house when we moved to UBC so my Mom could finish her degree and weused to always meet Leo for coffee at Governors and for lunch at the old Commodore. Leo was a great friend, a great man, and will always be in my heart!!!”
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“Leo was my first contact with AA. he was my friend. He was always more interested in how others were doing than to talk about his problems. He was a good man and I will miss my chats with him.”
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