Leone Mercedes Reynolds

1937-2010

Leone Mercedes Reynolds
1937 – 2010
Glace Bay

It is with sadness that we announce the passing of a wonderful sister, aunt and friend. Leone Reynolds age 72 of New Aberdeen passed away on Friday, January 29, 2010 at the Glace Bay Health Care Complex.

Born in Glace Bay she was the daughter of the late Leo and Frances (Campbell) Reynolds. Leone was a dedicated member of St. John’s Parish, New Aberdeen. She taught for 40 years in St. John’s School, New Aberdeen. Leone taught Religious Education in the parish. She was a member of the Hall Committee, a member of the parish council, a volunteer for funeral luncheons and volunteered her time for parish fairs and other parish events.

Leone will be sadly missed by her sisters, Emmeline O’Neill, Glace Bay, Anne (Bob) Englemen, Boston, nephews, Fr. Patrick O’Neill, Louisbourg, Robert “Bobby” Englemen, Boston and Mark Englemen, Boston.

Visitation for Leone Reynolds will be held Monday 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. in V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home, 16 Reserve Street, Glace Bay. A funeral mass will be celebrated 11 a.m. on Tuesday at St. John’s Church, New Aberdeen with Leone’s nephew, Fr. Patrick O’Neill officiating and Fr. John Barry con-celebrating. Interment will be in St. Anne’s Cemetery. A Reception will follow in the church hall. Donations in Leone’s memory may be made to St. John’s Parish, New Aberdeen. Online condolences to the family are available through www.vjmcgillivray.ca

Condolences

Leone was a super lady . I remember she taught me in Grade 2.... She was one of those teachers that you never forgot...May she R.I.P

— Marlene Mitchell

Leone was someone who was truly blessed with the gift of teaching. She taught me in Grade 2 and to this day - 38 years later, I still tell stories about things we did in her class. My sympathy to her family and friends at the loss of an amazing lady.

— Michele (Dowe) Sparling

Thinking of you in my prayers. One of the best friends I have ever known. Many great memories of you and our friends. May God bless you all.

— Sheila Budge

Thinking of you at this time. Leone was a wonderful lady and teacher. She taught both of us as well as our Son Shaune and Daughter Janet. Always in our prayers

— Colleen and Darrell Kelly

we are sorry to here of leone's passing lloyd &Terry Wadden

— terry wadden

Our sincere condolences on the death of your Aunt Leone; our thoughts and prayers are with you at this very difficult time.

— James & Shirley Grant

Service Date

Tuesday, Feb 2, 2010