WAREHAM, Leona
It is with heartfelt sadness, we the family, announce the passing of our cherished mother, Leona Elizabeth Wareham (Blanchard) as she
gained her angel wings on April 26, 2022, with her family by her side. Born in New Waterford on Dec. 21, 1938, she was the daughter of the late John Edward Blanchard, Nfld., and Mary Trainor, Glace Bay, NS. As a living Saint on earth, Leona was disguised as a devoted wife,
mother, grandmother, Master Hairdresser of 63 years, and confidant. She loved to dance, swim, bake bread and spend time with her family.
She treasured and idolized her children and grandchildren and they adored her. She loved to travel with them and enjoy all the special moments in life. Her remarkable strength and determination were evident during her
time of sickness and her intestinal fortitude was an inspiration to so many who admired her. Leona is survived by her loving sons Joe (Caroline) Wareham, Ontario, Rob (Mei) Wareham, Ontario, and daughter Corrina (Michael) Kelly, New Waterford; her grandchildren
Michaela, Nicholas and Courtney Kelly, Lucas Wareham, William and Andrew Wareham; her sister Bernadette Shelton (Blanchard), California and her brother Pius (Helen) Blanchard, Halifax NS.; sister-inlaw Gloria Hurley, Glace Bay; brother-in-law Ernie Wareham, Boston, many nieces and nephews. Leona was predeceased by the love of her life, William Wareham (Bill) after 35 loving years of marriage. Besides her parents, Leona was predeceased by her brothers Vincent and Vernon Blanchard; sisters Corrina and Helen Blanchard and Theresa MacDonald (Blanchard), sister-in-law
Sheila Penney, Glace Bay. A special thank you to the Home Care services and staff of New Waterford, VON Staff, Cape Breton Regional Hospital doctors and staff and her amazing caregivers Shirley Hogan, Sandra Dupe, and niece Kim Gouthro. Visitation will be
held on Friday, May 6, 2022, from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. A chapel service will take place at 1 p.m. with Deacon Lorne MacNeil officiating, followed by a reception at the KOC on Plummer Avenue. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of McLellan Brothers Funeral Home, 3183 Plummer Ave., New Waterford, 902-8627500. To send online condolences, go to www.mclella
nfuneralhome.com.