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Henry (Harry)
Thomas Legge
Apr 29, 1939 — Mar 19, 2019
It is with great sadness and broken hearts, that we the family of the late Harry Legge announces his peaceful passing at his home on Tuesday, March 19 th , 2019 in the presence of his loving family after a courageous battle with cancer at the age of 79 years. Born in Jeffery's NL, Harry was the son of the late Emmanuel D and Annie P. (nee Hulan) Legge. He was also predeceased by his brothers; Eugene E. Legge, Augustus R. Legge, sisters; Sandra C. Benoit, Dorothy E. Hounsell and Mary Colleen Compton. Brothers in law; Gordon Hounsell, Robert J.W. Anderson, Stewart S. Anderson, sister in law Frances (Charles) Howse, mother in law and step father in law Mary and Budd Beauchamp. He leaves to mourn with many fond and precious memories his loving and devoted wife Sheila Maude (nee Anderson) of 53 years. A loving father, grandfather and great grandfather, Harry will also be sadly missed by his children; Tony (Darlene) Legge of Port aux Basques, Jane (John) Porter of Toronto ON, Gail (David) Kendell and Ken Legge all of Fort McMurray AB. Grandchildren; Travis, Kayla (Corey) Cornish, Joshua, Alexis, Amber, Emily, great grandchildren; Jaxson Anderson and Madison Cornish. Harry will also be fondly remembered by his twin brother, David Legge of St. John's NL, brother Roland (Connie) Legge of Riverview NB, sister Lavinia Curnew (Joe) of Jeffery's NL. Sisters in law; Laverne Legge of Quispamsis NB, Greta Legge of Jeffery's NL, Theona Anderson of Port aux Basques. Brothers in law; Martin Benoit, Gary Compton both of Jeffery's NL, George (Geraldine) Anderson of Port aux Basques, only living aunt Jean Large of Marion Mass USA, and a large circle of nieces, nephews, cousins and many lifelong friends. Harry's family would like to say a special thank you to Dr. David Thomas and the Chemo staff at LeGrow Health Centre for all of their care and support over the past 5 plus years. The family will be receiving friends at East Haven Funeral Home on Friday, March 22 nd from 2-4 and 7-9 pm. In keeping Harry's wishes cremation will take place with the interment to follow at a later date at St. James Anglican Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to St. James Anglican Church or the Chemo Unit of the Dr. Charles L. LeGrow Health Centre. Funeral arrangements were in the care of East Haven Funeral Home Inc, 57 Grand Bay Road, Port aux Basques, 695-2300. www.easthavenfuneralhome.com
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