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Leo DAY
A resident of Cutler, passed away at St. Joseph's General Hospital,
Elliot Lake, on Monday, March 4, 2002 in his 71st year. Beloved
husband of the late Kathleen
SOULIER and Almita
DAY. Dear son of the
late Louie
DAY and Genevieve
DAY.
Loving father of Bob (Laura) of Cutler, Gerard (Elizabeth) of
Kawartha Lakes, Janet (Dave) of Alderville First Nation, Peggy of
Curve Lake and Peter (Chardelle) of Peterborough. Predeceased by
daughters Norma and Doris. Dear grandfather of 19, great-grandfather
of 3 and one late grand_son.
Predeceased by brothers Patrick and Peter.
Visitation was held from the Band Hall in Cutler on Wednesday, March
6, 2002. The Funeral service was held Friday March 8, 2002 at Our
Lady of Highway Church, Cutler with Father John Duggan officiating.
Interment in Cutler R. C. Cemetery, Cutler, Ontario. Leo Day, in
his youth, attended the St. Joseph's residential school in Spanish.
He developed his talent and love for playing the fiddle and guitar
and entertained on many occasions. His music knew no boundaries.
Leo had a welcoming persona and never refused to help family,
Friends and strangers. His willingness to help anyone in need will
be forever remembered. He had a strong sense of community
togetherness and gave of his time toward the annual Pow Wow, even if
it meant taking time from work. Leo worked as an electrician at
Ontario Hydro for 44 years. He travelled many distances throughout
his life, always keeping in touch with family and the many Friends he
made in his life along the way.
He took great interest in reserve politics and tried to better the
community in which he was born, raised and died. Leo will be missed
by his family and Friends but will forever live in their hearts.
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