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Leon McKinney Obituary
He leaves four sons, John Burbo, Randy Burbo, Leon Burbo, and Alan McKinney; six daughters, Ruth Rivard, Jean Ortiz, Debra Burbo, Mildred Courtney, Bonnie Burbo and Lorna Liberty; many grandchildren and many great-grandchildren; two sisters, Mary Hearst and her husband Howard of Milton, VT., and Phyllis McKinney of Greensboro, VT.; a brother-in-law, Roland Wickstrom of Jacksonville, FL.; and nephews and nieces.
A sister, Lillian Wickstrom died before him. He was born in Troy, VT., a son of Leon E. and Glenna (Bickford) McKinney and lived in Worcester for many years.
Mr. McKinney owned and operated the McKinney Tire Co. from 1972 to 1984. He then worked part – time as a school bus driver for R.H. White Co., Auburn. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran. Leon was a longtime horseshoe player and was a horseshoe champion. He also enjoyed going to the casino. Leon's family wishes to thank the Staff of Beaumont Rehabilitation and the staff of Evercare Hospice for their loving care and support.
The funeral will be held on Thursday Oct. 2, 2008 from DIRSA-MORIN FUNERAL HOME, 298 Grafton St, with a Mass at 10:00 a.m in St. Peter's Church, 931 Main St. Burial will be in Worcester County Memorial Park, Paxton. Calling hours in the funeral home are Wednesday Oct. 1, 2008 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
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Memories and Condolences
for Leon McKinney
Lisa Saari
October 1, 2008
Pepe,
Thanks for all the wonderful memories. The love that you shared with my Meme was one in a million and I am happy I got to witness it. Give her a kiss for me. Rest in peace.
Love Lisa
Lisa
Pat kalvinekp
October 1, 2008
Dear Cousins,
Our prayers and thoughts are with you all. As we all know how hard it is when you lose a parent but remember Sonny will always be in your hearts and in your memories. To try and make things a little better remember he is now with Aunt Sis and that is who he adored and loved most in life.
Love
Cousin Pat & Cousin Tommy
Debra Burbo
September 30, 2008
In loving memories i want to thank you for being there for us when we were kids through all the hard times and you will always be in my heart GOD BLESS YOU
Lonnie Johnson
September 30, 2008
Your family is in our thoughts and prayers. We loved him but God loved him best.
wanda white
September 30, 2008
Only knew you a little while, but was glad to meet you. You made my mother feel very welcome at the special table for meals. I will miss you at meal times.
Wanda & Rita
April Courtney
September 30, 2008
Pepe, we will miss you very much and was glad for the time we spent together, now you and meme are together at last.
love always April and Family.........
Love Mark & Debbie Thayer
September 30, 2008
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends. May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well-lived.
Hope Burbo
September 30, 2008
In My Pocket
I have memories in my pocket.
They rattle among the change.
My memories of you are treasures I carry wherever I go.
They are stored in bits and pieces, parts of a beautiful whole
They give me comfort when I think I am alone.
Yes, I have memories in my pocket, like so much other stuff I keep there.
But of all the treasures I have, it’s the memories of you that are the most precious.
Yvonne Guerrero
September 30, 2008
R.I.P. Pepe we will all miss u .. I will always remember you telling us the story about that lady that always was saying help help help banging the spoon you had me, and Ramon,and R.J laughing so much that day ..i will never forget ..May you rest in peace .. love the guerrero family..
Jacqueline Harris
September 30, 2008
Alan,
I am glad to have had the opportunity to know your father for the time that I did. What a blessing it was for you to be there at your fathers' side when he made his final journey home. My thoughts and prayer are with you and your family.
Jacqui Harris
RANDY BURBO
September 30, 2008
I LOVE YOU DAD R.I.P
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