Obituary of Roy Emerson McLeod

The death of Roy Emerson McLeod of Saint John, beloved husband of Dorothy McLeod (McLenaghan) occurred on Tuesday, December 13, 2016 at Kennebec Manor. Born on August 9, 1931 in Murray Harbour, PEI, he was the son of the late Frederick and Margaret MacLeod. Roy worked for the City of Saint John as a heavy equipment operator for 38 years before his retirement. Roy will be sadly missed by all who knew him. He loved spending time at the racetrack, playing crib, gardening and spending time in PEI fishing with his brothers. Roy loved his grandchildren and enjoyed walks with his dog Brady. In addition to his wife of 58 years, Dorothy, Roy is also survived by their children: Doug (Kim) McLeod, Heather (Steven) Leaman, Janet (Debra) McLeod and Brenda (Kevin) McCann; 5 grandchildren: Matthew, Jonathan, Zach, Jeff and Megan; sister, Hope Nicolle, as well as several nieces, nephews, cousins and extended family. Besides his parents, Roy was also predeceased by his 3 sisters and 3 brothers. Resting at Brenan’s Funeral Home, 111 Paradise Row (634-7424) with visiting on Thursday, December 15, 2016 from 4-8 PM. The funeral service will be held from Brenan’s Funeral Home Chapel on Friday, December 16, 2016 at 12 Noon. Interment will take place in Ocean View Memorial Gardens. For those who wish, remembrances may be made to Kennebec Manor in Roy’s memory.