Leonard Aucoin
Born In: Glace Bay
Passed in: Glace Bay
Passed on: January 2nd, 2014
It is with great sadness that we, the family of Leonard Aucoin announce his sudden passing on Sunday, Feb. 2, 2014, at the age of 59, at his home.
Born in Glace Bay, he was the son of the late Mary (Murrin) and Lawrence Aucoin.Leonard was an avid member of St Anthony’s parish, Glace Bay. He was a member of Paschendaele and Caledonia Dart Leagues. He enjoyed his weekly dart meets. He enjoyed riding his bike daily. He was also a member of the Canadian Blood Donor Clinic for 12 years. He was a true Toronto Maple Leafs fan. He decorated his basement to show his loyalty to his team.
He is survived by brothers, Blair (Sheila), Glace Bay, Art (Karen), Dominion; sisters, Marguerite (Dave) Wilson, Boston, Yvonne Ludlow, Ontario, Barbara MacDougall, Donna (Nick) Bonnar, Debbie Burke, Colleen (Kenny) Wadden, Glace Bay, Laura Vaters, Donkin; brother-in-law, Bud Simpson, Ontario; and a great number of nieces and nephews; friend, Stevie Vaters.
Besides his parents he was predeceased by sisters, Joanie and Carol, brother, Lawrence (Sonny), brothers-in-law, Archie Ludlow, Robbie Vaters and Donnie Burke.
Visitation will be on Thursday, Feb. 6, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at Curry’s Funeral Home, 775 Main St., Glace Bay. A funeral mass will be celebrated Friday, Feb. 7 at 11 a.m. in Holy Cross Church. The Rev Norman MacPhee will be officiating. The burial will be in St Anthony’s Cemetery.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.jmcurryfuneralhome.com.
