Howard "Warden" McLeese
1917 - 2003
The passing of Mr. H. Warden McLeese, husband of the late Myrtle (Spear)
McLeese, formerly of Blacks Harbour, NB, occurred peacefully at Lincourt
Manor, St. Stephen, NB on November 15, 2003.

Born at Back Bay, NB, on August 12, 1917, he was a son of the late Warden
and Ethel (Hooper) McLeese.

A loving father, grandfather and brother, he is survived by one daughter,
Myrna Gillis of Quispamsis, NB; 1 step-daughter, Elaine Wedlock of
Markham, ON.; one granddaughter, Kelly Arsenault (David) of Saint John;
two grandsons, Bob (Darlene) and Bill (Marg) Wright of Ontario; two
great-grandchildren, Gregory and Kaitlyn Arsenault of Saint John; two
brothers, Vance (Audrey) McLeese of Winchester, ON and Seymour (Elaine)
McLeese, of Back Bay, NB; two sisters, Leona Herron, (Austin) of McAdam
and Jean Boudreau of Calgary, AB; several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Besides his wife, Warden was predeceased by one brother, Clifton McLeese
and three sisters, Helen, Fanny and Clara. Warden lived in Blacks Harbour
most of his working life. He was a life long employee of Connors Brothers
Ltd. in Blacks Harbour until his retirement.

Rested at the St. George Funeral Home, 26 Portage Street, St. George, NB
(755-3533), with visiting on Monday, November 17, 2003 from 2 to 4 and 7
to 9 pm.. A private family graveside service was held at the St. George
Rural Cemetery at a later date. Donations to the Canadian Red Cross
Society, Canadian Diabetes Association or charity of the donor’s choice
were appreciated by the family.