Passed peacefully away on Sunday, July 13, 2014 at home in the presence of his loving family, Leonard Joseph Battcock of St. John's, age 90 years. Predeceased by his parents Clement and Bridgette (Ryan) of Brigus South; brothers Michael (Mary deceased), John (Helen), Tom (Betty deceased) and sisters Anne Battcock-Reardon (Frank deceased) and Hannah Tracey (Mike). Leaving to mourn his loving wife of 67 years, Millie (Bailey), daughter Gloria (Bill Scott), sons Randy, Tony (Maureen) and Hal (Kim); 8 grandchildren Danice (Charlie Szabo), Andrew (Renee), Bill (Jamie-Lyn), Sarah, Mark (Jodi), Neal, Leonard and Haley; as well as 6 great grandchildren. Also leaving to mourn brother James (Phyllis deceased) and sisters Lucy Melvin (Rich deceased), Fidelis Walsh (Louis deceased) and Nellie O'Brien (Michael deceased); as well as many cousins, relatives and friends. A special thank you to family physician Dr. Percy Crocker, the Palliative Home Care Team and the Community Health Nurses for all their support and direction during the caring for Dad at home in his final weeks. Having retired in 1987 after 40 years with the St. John's Airport Fire Department Emergency Services, our father enjoyed a full, active life wintering in Florida and enjoying time with family and friends. By request, cremation has taken place. Visitation will be held at Carnell's Funeral Home, 329 Freshwater Road, on Tuesday, July 15 from 7-9 p.m. and Wednesday, July 16 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service will take place at the Carnell Memorial Chapel on Thursday, July 16, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. Interment to follow at the Anglican Cemetery Forest Road. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations in his memory may be made to the Canadian Diabetic Association. To send a message of condolence or to sign the memorial guestbook, please visit www.carnells.com