Passed away at the Van Daele Nursing Home surrounded by her loving family and friends on Saturday, September 3, 2011 at the age of 87. Beloved wife of the late Thomas Behrens. Loving mother of Linda Francisco (Manuel). Special Gram of Barb Francisco (Jim Reilly) and Jamie Francisco “Meat Man”. Granny of Thomas Reilly (Little Man). Dear friend of Gordon and Diane Sheth. Sister of the late Lauretta Steeves, late Joyce Diboll, Ron St. Denis (Fern), Barbara Lajoie (Rollie) and Sandra Dore (late Vic). Friends may call at the Arthur Funeral Home & Cremation Centre on Wednesday, September 7, 2011 from 11 am until time of funeral service in the chapel at 2 pm. Rev. Bruce McLeish officiating. Interment Greenwood Cemetery. Donations to Van Daele Residents Council or ARCH would be appreciated by the family. Leona was a dedicated Charter Member of the Eagles Lodge for 30 years and a Eagles memorial service will be held at 12 noon on Wednesday. Leona was also a lifetime member of the Moose Lodge for over 50 years.
