Rev. Edward Leroux

SOUTH GLENS FALLS Rev. Edward Noel Leroux, 75, died Sunday, January 16, 2005 in Glens Falls Hospital surrounded by his family and dear friend Doris Vojnar after a brief illness. Born December 25, 1929 in Glens Falls, son of the late Albert and Corinne Prevost Leroux. Ordained May 26, 1956 at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Albany by Bishop William Scully. He had served as an associate pastor at the Nativity Parish in Edmonston, N.Y.; Our Lady of Victory in Troy; St. Mary's Church, Gloversville, N.Y.; St. Joseph's Church, Cohoes; St. Madeline Sophie Church, Guilderland, N.Y. He had served as pastor of Sacred Heart Church in Cohoes, N.Y.; Sacred Heart Church in Stamford, N.Y.; Sacred Heart Church, Berlin, N.Y.; St. Joseph's Church, Stephentown, N.Y. and retired as pastor of St. Joseph's Church in Fort Edward, N.Y. He was predeceased by a brother, Lucien (Lou) Leroux. Survived by his brother, Ernest Leroux and his wife Lynne of South Glens Falls, N.Y. He is the uncle of Linda (David) Strainer, David Leroux, Lisa Stevens, Laurie (Jim) Engle, John Leroux, Lorraine Leroux, Elaine Buckton and several other nieces and nephews in the Glens Falls area. Dear friend to his dog and loyal companion Princess and many other special friends. He enjoyed gardening and spending summers at Glen Lake and Cape Cod and helping those in need. Liturgy of Christian Burial was concelebrated on January 20 at St. Mary's Church in Glens Falls with Bishop Howard Hubbard officiating. Memorial contributions may be made in Father's memory to the Charles R. Wood Cancer Center, 102 Park Street, Glens Falls, NY 12801 or the Little Sisters of the Poor, 1 Jeanne Jugan Place, Latham, NY 12110.