Edna Grace Leonard

Edna was employed as a Personnel Services Supervisor at CFB Halifax (Dockyard) retiring in 1991. Edna was a loving and devoted mother to her three children and a super “Nanny” to her grandchildren. She touched them with her kindness and true sense of caring. Edna’s life was a reflection of her love of Christian values and commitment to her family and friends, expressed in her generosity, kindness and devotion. Edna loved flowers and took pride in her small (unprofessional) garden. She also found great joy and contentment in her music and playing the piano. Always mindful that “music is good for the soul”.

She is survived by two daughters Judith (Judy) Cyples; Debra (Debbie) Taylor (Patrick), one son, Richard Leonard (Heather); grandchildren: Billie and Gary Cyples, Keri (Erik Jensen), Krista, twins Kyle and Katie Taylor, Erika (Christian Sykora), Andrew Leonard; great grandchildren: Jillian, Ava, Sofia, Ella, Jakob, Zoey; great great grandchildren: Nathan, Natalie, Landon, Lucas.

Also survived by her sister Gwen, Toronto, ON, Shirley, North Vancouver, BC, and several nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by her husband, Harold J. (Dick) Leonard, sister, Marjorie, brothers-in-law, Joe, George, Fred and Garfield, brothers, Bramwell and Edward Heffernan, who met death tragically in 1933, son-in-law Bill and nephew, Randy

Body resting at J. A. Snow Funeral Home, 339 Lacewood Drive, Halifax. Visitation will be held Wednesday, June 24, from 2-4 and 7-9 pm.

The Funeral service will be held at West End Baptist Church, 1986 Preston Street, Halifax, on Thursday, June 25th at 11am, with reception to follow.

Burial following Reception at Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Lower Sackville. Donations can be made to Salvation Army, Barrington Street or West End Baptist Church.

Special thanks to our friends and family for their support during this difficult time. To Bev Douglas, Unit manager of 9 Abbie Lane and her outstanding nursing staff for the kindness shown to our Mother. Also thank you to medical staff of Geriatric Assessment Unit.

“Mom” We’ll miss you – “Till we meet again”.

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