Douglas "Eugene" Leavitt

At the Saint John Regional Hospital, Saint John NB on January 19, 2012, Mr. Douglas “Eugene” Leavitt of Pennfield NB passed peacefully away with his family at his side. Born at Blacks Harbour NB on December 10, 1938 he was the son of the late Eldon and Mildred (Craig) Leavitt. He will be sadly missed by sons, Don (Una) Leavitt and Kevin (Michelle) Leavitt both of Musquodoboit Harbour NS, daughter, Geri (Kevin) Myers also of Musquodoboit Harbour NS, his long time companion, Ruth (Borthwick) and her family, Bill (Gwen), Sue (Brian) and Robyn, his sister, Frances (Arnold) Hatt of Utopia NB, grandchildren, Victoria, Chris and Kyle, one great grandchild, Lucas and several nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to his parents he was predeceased by a sister Alice and by a brother in law Jim.

Gene was an avid outdoorsman, who spent many hours with family and friends at his camps in McDougall. He took great pride with his time spent with Scouts Canada as a Leader. He loved his career as a carpenter and will always be remembered for his handy skills.

Resting at the St. George Funeral Home & Crematorium (755-3533) 26 Portage Street, St. George NB from where the service will be held from the Gary E. Waycott Memorial Chapel on Monday at 10:00 am with Rev. Gordon Cooke officiating. The interment will be held at the St. George Rural Cemetery in the spring. Visiting at the funeral home will take place on Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 pm. Due to severe allergies in the family, please refrain from wearing scented products to both the visitation or service. In Gene’s memory, donations to the Lung Association or to the Charlotte County Cancer Society would be appreciated by the family.


Donations:
Charlotte County Cancer
PO Box 292
St. Stephen, NB E3L 2X2

The Lung Association
65 Brunswick Street
Fredericton, NB E3B 1G5