Obituary of R. Leigh Dauphinee

DAUPHINEE, Robert Leigh – Age 88, West Northfield, Lunenburg Co., passed away after a short battle with cancer, on Tuesday, October 29, 2024, in South Shore Regional Hospital, Bridgewater.

Born in West Northfield, he was a son of the late Robert Gordon and Eva Floella (Wentzell) Dauphinee.

Leigh was an owner in partnership of the former Veinotte’s Chain Saw Sales and Service, West Northfield for many years. Leigh was a member of St. Andrew’s Anglican Church, West Northfield where he also sang in the choir. Leigh was an honorary member of the Northfield and District Fire Department having served for 58 years, and as Chief for 28 years and was a member of the Maritime Fire Chief’s Association. Leigh loved the outdoors and especially 4-wheeling, where he was active with the local ATV Association and snowmobiling where he was a member of the former T and T Snowmobile Club.

Leigh is survived by his wife of 64 years, Beulah Rose (Jodrey) Dauphinee; daughter, Jacqueline Conrad (Tom Jefferson), Fancy’s Lake; several nieces and nephews.

Besides his parents, he was predeceased by sisters, Pauline (Lester) Veinotte and Ruby (Charles) Lohnes, all formerly of West Northfield; son-in-law, Randy Conrad.

By personal request, there will be no visitation at the funeral home. Service of Remembrance will be held 2 p.m., Monday, November 4, 2024, in St. Andrew’s Anglican Church, West Northfield, his niece, Rev. Catherine Robar officiating. Private family interment will follow in Maple Grove Cemetery, West Northfield. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the St. Andrew’s Anglican Church, SHAID Animal Shelter or a charity of choice.

Arrangements entrusted to CF Sweeny’s Funeral Home, 35 York Street, Bridgewater, where on-line messages and condolences may be made by visiting www.sweenysfuneralhome.com.