Leonard Penney

Leonard Penney

Leonard Penney Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Feb. 7 to Mar. 8, 2008.
PENNEY, Leonard Patrick Peacefully at his home in Toronto on Wednesday, February 6, 2008 at age 88 years. Beloved husband for 58 years of Sheila. Loving father of Dr. Don Penney and his wife Line of Atlanta, Terry Penney and his wife Stella of Oakville, Randy Penney and his wife Ellen of Renfrew, and Lisa Tomjenovic and her husband Mark of Markham. Dear and devoted grandfather of Julia, Graham, Lindsay, Dawn; Tomas; Christopher, Sarah, Catherine; Eric and Ella. Survived by his sister Alice Boxall of Mississauga. Leonard was the son of the late William and Catherine Penney of Burin, Newfoundland and brother of the late Jim, Vincent and Joseph Penney. Leonard was a true gentleman of deep faith and a proud Newfoundlander. He touched all our lives with his love, warmth and grace. His presence will be forever missed. Friends may call at the Turner & Porter Butler Chapel, 4933 Dundas St. W., Etobicoke (between Islington and Kipling Aves.) from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. on Friday. Funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, February 9, 2008 at 10 a.m., at St. Clement Roman Catholic Church, 409 Markland Dr., Etobicoke. Interment will follow. For those who wish, memorial donations may be made to the Renfrew Victoria Hospital.

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