LEGER, PAUL A. - Paul A. Leger, 80, of Moncton, with his loving family at his side, passed away suddenly at The Moncton Hospital on Thursday, November 22, 2012. Born in Moncton, he was the son of the late Alonzo and Irene (LeCouffe) Leger. Paul was a retired sheet metal worker at the CNR Shops and attended St. Augustine's Roman Catholic Church. He enjoyed oil painting (artist), spending time at the family cottage at Grand Barachois and several winters at their residence in Orlando, Florida. He was an avid vegetable and flower gardener, enjoyed cruises, walking in the park with his dog, watching war movies, "The Sound of Music" and "Mash", socializing with his friends and time spent with his family, especially his grandchildren and great grandchildren. Paul will be sadly missed by his loving wife of 58 years, Barbara (Beazley) Leger; son, Raymond Leger (Janice) of Shediac; precious grandchildren, Michael, Jeremy, Alexandre and Emily; cherished great grandchildren, Christopher and Samantha; brothers, Ronald (Shirley) and Roger (Mary), both of Moncton; sister, Francine DiPaolo (Tony) of Moncton; four nieces and three nephews. In addition to his parents, Paul was predeceased by his son, Jean-Paul; brother, Raymond and sisters, Jeannine and Claudette.
No visitation by personal request. Funeral service at Ferguson Knowles Funeral Home Chapel, 1657 Mountain Road, Moncton (858-1995) on Monday, November 26, 2012 at 11:00 am, with Rev. Paul Breau officiating. Reception in the Funeral Home Reception Centre following the service. Interment, Our Lady of Calvary Cemetery, Dieppe. In Paul's memory, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society, Heart & Stroke Foundation of NB or the SPCA would be appreciated. Online condolences at www.fergusonknowlesfh.com