Helen Leonard

LEONARD (Lowry), Helen May Passed away on February 24, 2007 at Windsor Regional Hospital Metropolitan Campus after a two month battle with the debilitating effects of heart disease. Born on October 15, 1918 in Windsor Ontario to Harry (1964) and Beryl Lowry (Ervine) (1969). Predeceased by her husband of 53 years, Joseph Lawrence Leonard (1993), and brothers Donald Lowry (1925) and Harry William "Bill" Lowry (1990). Loving Mother to J.E. "Bud" Leonard and Honi of Belle River and Barbara Jean Patterson of Windsor. World's Greatest Grandmother to Andrew Patterson (Windsor) and Eric Patterson (London). Aunt Helen to the Shuttleworth girls, Susan and Jaye of Ottawa and Shirley Ann of Windsor; James Roy of Windsor; John (Jay) Crouchman of Calgary; and Lyndal Lowry of Phoenix Arizona. Helen was also a Great-Aunt to numerous youngsters across Ontario. Also survived by Barbara Shuttleworth (Jack) of Kingsville, Shirley Sleap of Kingston, and Margaret Lowry of Bayfield. Helen was a retiree from the mail-room at Chrysler Canada and devoted the rest of her life to her husband, children, grand-children, and numerous good friends. She was a Lifetime Member of the Ladies Auxiliary of The Naval Veterans Association of Canada., an avid reader, and a lover of travel, music and fine dining. If you wish, donations in Helen's name may be made to the charity of your choice, or, in her own words, "Do something nice for your children or grand-children". Honouring Helen's request, Cremation has taken place. Friends are invited to visit with the family Tuesday at 6:00 and at 7:00 to join them in a service in celebration of Helen's life, conducted by Padre Stan Fraser, at Families First Funeral Home and Tribute Centre (519-969-5841), 3260 Dougall Ave. You are invited to leave your cherished memories of Helen on-line at www.familiesfirst.net .