Obituary of Leonard Briand

Briand, Leonard J. "Lenus" -81, Pondville South, passed away peacefully on March 26, 2008 at Strait Richmond Hospital,Evanston. Born in Pondville, he was a son of the late Raymond and Sarah (Luce) Briand He was a Member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 47 Grand Anse. Besides his great love for his family, Dad also held a special place in his heart for his favorite dog, Duffy. He enjoyed music and dancing with his loving wife, and many friends. His favorite hobby was repairing and rebuilding bicycles for which he was well known. He is survived by wife Eleanor ( Boudreau ), son: Curtis ( Cindy ) Westmount , daughters: Diane Forgeron ( Mervin Nicholls ) , Roseline Forgeron both of Truro, Carol Covin (Howard ) Dartmouth, Patsy Dorey ( Leonard ) West Arichat; 9 grandchildren, 5great grandchildren, sisters Mildred Boudreau and Theresa Boudreau(Patrick) both of Arichat. He was predeceased by his brother Chester, sister Amelia; granddaughter Charlene Fauvelle. Visitation will take place on Saturday evening from 7�" pm and on Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9pm in the C.H. Boudreau Funeral Home in Arichat. Mass of Christian Burial to celebrate the life of Leonard will be held Monday morning at 11a.m. in the Our Lady of Assumption Church Arichat, with Rev. Duaine Devereaux officiating. Burial at a later date in the Our Lady of Assumption Parish Cemetery, Arichat. Memorial donations can be made to Strait Richmond Palliative Care Society, St. Martha's Palliative Care Society or to the Canadian Cancer Society. On line condolences or to light a candle in memory of Lenus can be done on line by going to www.chboudreau.com