Obituary of Alan Leaman

Alan Murray Leaman 84, of Bridgewater, passed away May 7, 2001 in the South Shore Regional Hospital, Bridgewater. Born in Moncton, NB, he was the son of the late Gordon and Janet (Murray) Leaman. He was a veteran of the second World War, serving overseas in France with the North Nova Scotia Highlanders. He was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #24, Bridgewater. He was a past member of both the Bridgewater Kinsman Club and the Bridgewater Curling Club. He owned an operated Leaman’s Shoe Store on King Street, Bridgewater, for 50 years until retiring in 1985. He is survived by his wife, the former Bessie Gilliat, daughters Janet (Robert) Wrye, Wolfville; Ann (Bruce) Cassidy, Grand Prairie, Alberta; three granddaughters Kathleen, Lori, and Sarah; a brother Keir Leaman, Riverview, NB; two neices and a nephew. He was predeceased by his first wife, Muriel Kathleen Mader. There will be no visitation at the funeral home be request. Funeral service will be held 1:30 p.m. Thursday in Sweeny’s Funeral Chapel, Bridgewater, with Rev. James Slack Jr. officiating, assisted by Rev. Albert Marshall. Burial in Brookside Cemetery, Bridgewater. Family flowers only. Memorial donations may be made to the V.O.N. or to the Red Cross.