Obituary of M. Frances Leger

The death of Mrs. M. Frances (Cavanaugh) Leger of 234 Britain Street, widow of Leonce B. Leger occurred at her residence on Saturday, July 17, 2004. Mrs. Leger was born in Saint John, the daughter of the late Annie (Francouer) and Herbert Cavanaugh. She was the former Provincial President of the CWL in 1988, a Life Member of the National Council CWL, former President of St. Joseph's Hospital Auxiliary, a member of the Saint John Regional Hospital Auxiliary, having just received her Life Membership from the RegionalHospital. She was a recipient of the Canadian Volunteer Award from the Department of Health and Community Services as well as receiving a National Certificate of Merit from Girl Guides of Canada. Mrs. Leger was very involved in her community with the South End Development, Right to Life, and a long standing member of St. John the Baptist Church.Frances, with her husband, enjoyed many summers at their Hunter Lake cottage where many parties were hosted for their friends at Rocmaura and Turnbull Nursing Homes and the Cathedral Choir. She is survived by two sons; and Gerard (Lorraine) Leger and Paul (Rubye) Leger, all of Rothesay, two daughters; Marie (Ian) Darling of Fergus, Ontario, Jeannette (Charles) Perry of Hunter Lake, one brother; Vincent Cavanaugh of London, Ont., one sister; Rita (John) McLaughlin of Saint John, seven grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, two step-grandchildren, two step-great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews. Resting at Fitzpatrick's Funeral Home, 100 Waterloo Street, Saint John (634-1965) with visiting on Sunday and Monday 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. John the Baptist Church on Tuesday at 11 a.m. Interment will take place in St. Joseph's Cemetery. Donations to a charity of the donor's choice would be appreciated by her family.