Leonie Finlayson
Born In: Reah Jarup Aabenroa, Denmark
Passed in: New Waterford, Nova Scotia, Canada
Passed on: May 11th, 2012
It is with great sorrow the family announce the passing of their mother, grandmother and sister on May 11, 2012 at the New Waterford Consolidated Hospital.
Born in Reah Jarup Aabenroa, Denmark she was the daughter of the late Adolph and Anna (Beyer) Kanne.
Leonie was a loyal member of All Saints Church, where she was quite active in all aspects of the church.
She worked on the housekeeping staff at the New Waterford Consolidated Hospital for 25 years and belonged to the Aging Gracefully Group.
She is survived by her loving daughter, Doreen (Joseph) Hatcher; grandchildren, Kari (Tim) Graves, Christopher (Natasha) MacDonald and great-grandchild, Brooklyn; sister, Marie Head and sister-in-law, Joy Kanne.
Besides her parents, Leonie was also predeceased by her husband, Joseph; brothers, Frederick and Matthew; sister-in-law, Jean Kanne and brother-in-law, Henry Head.
As per Leonie’s request, cremation has taken place and a memorial service to celebrate her life will be held Monday, May 14, 2012 at 11 a.m. in All Saints Church, McGibbon Street, New Waterford with Rev. Vernon Reid and Rev. Judi Phillips officiating followed by burial in Forest Haven Memorial Gardens.
Funeral arrangements are under the care and direction of McLellan Brothers Funeral Home, 3183 Plummer Ave., New Waterford 862-7500.
Donations can be made to All Saints Church Memorial Fund.
To send condolences to the family go to: www.mclellanfuneralhome.com.
