LEAMAN, ELSIE
Elsie Laura Leaman, born October 6, 1923, went to be with her Lord and Savior on June 17th, 2015. Born in Cornhill, NB she was the daughter of the late Maurice and Josephine (Harper) Branscombe.
She faithfully attended the Dorchester United Baptist Church and was a lifetime member of the United Baptist Women's Missionary Society. She was a member of the Sunshine class, taught Sunday School, was a Baby Band Leader for many years, and sang in the choir.
Elsie is survived by three sons, John (Nancy), Neil (Marilyn), and Dean (Beverly). Also survived by seven grandchildren, Brian (Tracey), Lisa (Jason) Ryan, Mark, Jason, Rebecca (Tyler Lutes), Andrew (Andria) and Brendan (Melissa). She will be missed by her precious great-grandchildren, whom she adored, Jade, Lillian, Benjamin, and Allister; step great grandchildren, Tristan and Emily; a sister, Esther Perry; sister-in-law, Freda Branscombe and several nieces and nephews.
Elsie was predeceased by her loving husband, Fred Leaman in 2006; a sister, Hazel Cooper, and a brother, Ray Branscombe.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Jones Funeral Home, 70 Bridge Street, Sackville, from where a time of visitation will be held on Friday, June 19, 2015 from 7 to 9 pm. A funeral service will be held from the funeral home on Saturday at 11 am. Rev. Phill Ferris presiding. Following the service, Elsie will be laid to rest along side Fred at the Fairhaven Memorial Gardens.
The family would like to thank Dr. Martina Babin and the staff of 3600, Moncton Hospital for their compassion and care.
Donations in memory of Elsie can be made to a charity of the donor's choice.
Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting Elsie's online memorial at www.jonesfuneralhome.ca or through the funeral home Facebook page.