Léo Allard, 82, of Moncton and formerly of Benjamin River, passed away at his residence on Sunday December 26, 2010. Born June 15, 1928 in Benjamin River, he was the son of the late Wilbert and Clémentine (Gagné) Allard. He was a retired Laboratory Technician with NBIP and a member of the NBIP Union. Léo is survived by his beloved wife of 55 years, Priscille (Cormier), his loving daughter, Joanne Meunier (Terry Smith); his two special grandchildren, Tyler and Devon all of Moncton; his brothers and sisters: Theresa Lepage (late Mathias) and Eugène (Shirley) both of Charlo, Geneviève LeBlanc (Raymond) of Winnipeg, Pearl Baskin (late Donald) and Marcel (Simonne) both of Burlington, ON, and Bert (late Léola) of Benjamin River.
The funeral mass will be celebrated at Our Lady of the Visitation R.C. Church, Benjamin River, NB, on Wednesday, December 29, 2010 at 1:30 p.m. No visitation by request. Interment will be in Benjamin River. In memory of Léo, a contribution to the NB Heart & Stroke Foundation or to the S.P.C.A. would be appreciated. Funeral arrangements under the direction of Frenette's Funeral Home, Moncton (858-1900). www.frenettefuneralhome.com