Leona G. Thompson
1926 - 2015
Thompson, Leona G. - Age 88, of Parrsboro passed away peacefully on Friday, February 20, 2015 at Maplestone Enhanced Care, Fairview with family by her side. Leona was born in 1926 in Two Islands, Cumberland County. She was the youngest child of the late George and Hilda (MacAloney) Patterson. Leona was a lady of strong faith and a member of St. Brigid’s Catholic Church, Parrsboro and their CWL, of which she served several terms as president. She is survived and lovingly remembered by her children, Tom (Joan), Hantsport; Kathleen (Don Hagen), Halifax; Maurice (Gloria), Five Islands and Bernadine (David Taylor), Lantz; grandchildren, Michael Thompson, Steven Thompson, Jessica Inkpen, Zachary Taylor, Jill Taylor, Shelby Parlee; her only great-grandchild, Jaxon Jordan; several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her loving husband, Maurice Thompson in 1986; a stillborn daughter; sisters, Rebecca, Kathleen, Ruth and Marjorie. Funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 18, 2015 at St. Brigid's Catholic Church, Parrsboro, Deacon Howie Goldstein officiating. Reception to follow in St. Brigid's Catholic Church Hall, Parrsboro. Burial in the church cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to a charity of choice.
The family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the staff of Maplestone Enhanced Care and Donna and Jerry MacKinnon for the kindness and care they extended to Mom.
