MUNN, LERAINE "LEE" HAZEN MUNN - 1920 - 2011 - It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Leraine "Lee" Munn at the Moncton Hospital on Saturday, December 31, 2011. He was born in Hayesville, Northumberland Co. on July 17, 1920. He was the eldest son of the late Frederick and Kathleen Munn. Lee is survived by his beloved wife Edith (nee Lutes), three children; Peter of Toronto, Susan (Jack) Gillis of Fredericton, David of Moncton as well as three grandchildren Brianna, Kelley, Michael and four great grandchildren. He will also be sadly missed by two nieces and seven nephews. He was predeceased by two sisters and one brother. Lee received his early education in Boiestown, NB and joined the army in 1939 and went overseas with the Carleton and York Regiment where he served in the UK North Africa, Italy and Western Europe for 5 years. Upon returning to Canada he attended the New Brunswick Community College and worked for the CNR as an electrician. He attended the First Baptist Church and was actively involved with the Legion Branch # 6 where he was a life member. He was also a life member of the Dieppe Veterans and he attended Riverview Vets Association. Also actively involved with the Colostomy Society. Loved fishing, hunting and playing darts and was great reader.
A Legion Service will be held at Fair Haven Funeral Home on Wednesday, January 4th, 2012 at 6:45 pm followed by public visitation from 7 to 9pm. A funeral service at Fair Haven Funeral Home Chapel on Thursday, January 5th, 2012 at 1:30pm followed by reception in the Garden View Reception Room. Interment to follow at Fair Haven Memorial Gardens. Memorial donations to the Friends of the Moncton Hospital or the charity of the donor's choice would be appreciated by the family. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Fair Haven Funeral Home, 1177 Salisbury Road, Moncton (506) 852-3530. The family invites you to sign the online book of condolences at www.fairhavenmemorial.ca