The death of Mr. Beverley Preston Leavitt, husband of the late Rheta R.
(English) Leavitt occurred on Sunday, March 1, 2009, at his home in L’Etang
NB. Beverly was born on September 25, 1909
at L’Etang,
the son of the late Elisha and Lilla (
Hooper) Leavitt and was the
last surviving member of his immediate family. Beverley is survived by one
son, Dr. Preston (Barbara) Leavitt of Fredericton NB, one daughter, Rosalind
Leavitt of L’Etang, grandchildren; Stephen (Allison) Leavitt of Fredericton,
Jeffrey (Bodil) of Whistler BC and Natalie (Tom) Hart of St. Stephen NB, his
great grandchildren; Kathleen, Emily, and Alex, and several nieces, nephews
and cousins. In addition to his wife, Rheta, he was predeceased by sisters;
Jean Weatherby, Lila, Muriel and Florence Leavitt and brothers; Roland and
Sanford Leavitt.
Beverley worked many years for St. George Pulp and Paper and eventually
retired from Connor’s Bros at Blacks Harbour NB. He loved carpentry work and
was a member of the Masonic Lodge # 15 F&AM, St. George NB.
As keeping with Beverley’s wishes, there will be no visitation or funeral
service. Following a Masonic Lodge Tribute Service, a graveside service will
be held at the St. George Rural Cemetery, at a time to be announced in the
spring. In Beverley's memory, donations to a charity of the donor’s choice
would be appreciated by the family. Arrangements in the care of the St.
George Funeral Home & Crematorium (755-3533) 26 Portage Street, St. George
NB.
