LEAMAN, W. KEIR - 1919-2012 - It is with profound sadness that we announce the death of W. Keir Leaman, 92, on Wednesday, January 11, 2012 at Monarch Hall in Riverview, where he had been a resident since February, 2011. He was previously a resident of Peoples Park Tower, Moncton, and Yale Avenue, Riverview.
Dad was born in Truro, NS to the late E. Gordon and Janet E. (Murray) Leaman. He was employed by the T. Eaton Company Limited from 1949 until 1976 and with Co-op Atlantic from 1976 until his retirement in January, 1985. He belonged to various organizations throughout his life, including the Kinsmen Club of Moncton, K40, the Probus Club of Greater Moncton, and the Manchester Lawn Bowling Club. Dad will be sadly missed by his daughters, Susan Rouse (Gary), Moncton; Barb Leaman (Gail), Upper Coverdale and his son Gordon (Marleigh), Middle Sackville, NS; his precious grandchildren, Mary and Gregory Leaman, St. John’s, NL. He is also survived by two nieces, Janet Wrye (Bob), Wolfville, NS and Ann Cassidy (Bruce), St. Albert, AB and their families. He was the last surviving member of his immediate family. Besides his parents, Dad was predeceased by our mother, the former Mary G. (Harris) in 1974 and his brother, A. Murray Leaman in 2001.
Visitation at Ferguson Knowles Funeral Home, 1657 Mountain Road, Moncton (858-1995) on Friday from 2:00 to 4:00 and 7:00 to 9:00 pm. Funeral service will be held at Ferguson Knowles Funeral Home Chapel on Saturday, January 14, 2012 at 2:00 pm, Rev. Harold MacDonald officiating. Reception in the Funeral Home Reception Centre following the service. Interment, Elmwood Cemetery, Moncton. If so desired, donations in Dad’s memory to the Friends of The Moncton Hospital, The Canadian Cancer Society, or a charity of the donor’s choice would be appreciated. Online condolences at www.fergusonknowlesfh.com