Obituary of Dr. Hugh Arthur Leavinson Lord

Dr. Hugh Arthur Leavinson “Lea” Lord was born March 11, 1938, in Antigua, West Indies and died peacefully September 19, 2024, in Saint John, New Brunswick.  Lea was the loving husband of Joycelyn, father to Huey (Nicole) and Jolee (Will) and “Papa” to grandchildren:  Ella, Lev, Ethan, Simone, Julian, Mila and Caleb.

Lea graduated from University of West Indies medical school in 1968.  He continued his studies in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Dalhousie University.  He practiced medicine for 56 years, retiring in 2016.  Lea was a member of numerous medical societies and associations culminating in his being awarded a life membership in the New Brunswick Medical Society in recognition of the many lives he welcomed into this world.

Throughout his life, Lea was a true gentleman, genuinely enjoying the company of others.  He loved cars, ice cream, a good rum and coke, Oh Henry! chocolate bars, the Montreal Canadiens, Calypso, cricket, warm weather, delicious meals and great dance parties with family and friends.

In addition to his wife, children and grandchildren, Lea is survived by his brother, Clarence and his cousin, Kortright, as well as many brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by parents, Hugh and Ione and brother, Phillip.

The family would like to extend their heartfelt thanks to the medical team who provided extraordinary care and compassion to Lea: Drs. Christian Mackin, Chris O’Brien, Jessica Guimond-Hemmings, Emma Love, Julia Wildish and all the wonderful nursing staff of the palliative care unit of the Saint John Regional Hospital.

Visitation will take place at St. Paul’s Anglican Church, 4 Church Avenue, Rothesay on Wednesday, September 25, 2024 from 2:00 - 8:00 PM with a funeral service being held at the church on Thursday, September 26, 2024 at 11:00 AM followed by a reception in the church hall.  For those unable to attend, the service will be livestreamed and can be viewed by visiting: stpaulsonthecommon.com/live.  Arrangements are under the care and direction of Brenan’s Funeral Home, 111 Paradise Row, Saint John (506-634-7424).

Those wishing to make a donation can contribute to:  Myeloma Canada, Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada, Diabetes Canada, Saint John Regional Hospital Foundation or a charity of the donor’s choosing.