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1937
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2020
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Leona LaJoie Obituary
Leona was a lifelong resident of the Barbeau and Sault Ste. Marie areas. In addition to raising four children, Leona worked in various jobs from waitress to manager at area restaurants including Sundown, Malamute, Cozy Corners and Wigwam. For many years, she and her daughter Shelly provided catering services for many area events.
Leona was a member of the Holy Family Catholic Church in Barbeau.
Leona enjoyed sewing, quilting, cooking, baking, canning, and the color red. Since moving to her apartment in the Avery Square, she has enjoyed playing cards and working on jigsaw puzzles with her friends there.
Leona is survived by her children, Shelly (Glenn) Wallis of Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, Brenda (Scott) Burrowes of Charlotte, North Carolina, Edward (Lori) LaJoie of Pickford, Michigan, and Barry (Sherry) LaJoie of Barbeau, Michigan; grandchildren, Jennifer (Josh) Newsom, Glenn Wallis Jr., Christopher (Samantha) Burrowes, Nicholas Burrowes, Nathan (Julia) Burrowes, Lydon LaJoie, Lanna LaJoie, and Leah LaJoie; great-grandchildren, Kelsey Campbell, Calvin Newsom, Emma Wallis, Morgan Chappa, Conner Wallis, Drake Daly, Kendall Burrowes, Madilyn Burrowes, Ruby Burrowes, Owen Burrowes, Ellery LaJoie, Lillian LaJoie, and Logan LaJoie; siblings, Bob (Joyce) Myotte, Joanne (Rolland) Mayer, Rita Baier, and Helen (Gary) Beacom.
Leona was preceded in death by her parents; and brother, Phil (Marilyn) Myotte.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at the Holy Family Church followed by burial at Holy Family Cemetery next to the church.
Due to current COVID-19 restrictions, services will be open to immediate family only.
R. Galer Funeral Home in Pickford, Michigan is serving the family. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.rgalerfuneralhome.com.
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Ann Sartore
November 20, 2020
Leona was a spunky and delightful woman who was a good friend to my mother Rita. I was fortunate to have spent time with her over the years. Remarkably my mother passed away just one day before Leona! I imagine they are busy quilting and laughing in heaven.
KarenMiles Stabile
November 19, 2020
Dear Shelly & Glenn, and Bob & Families; So sorry to learn of Leona's passing. I want you to know that my prayers are with you all at this sad time. God bless you all, and may she rest in peace. Karen
Bernard L Aikens
November 19, 2020
Leona was always so good to me, when we meet at either a family get together or at one of her diners. 3rd cousins I believe, her mother and my G-mother were sisters. Although I left the Soo 40 years ago, we seemed to bump into each other often when I was home for a visit.
RIP Leona, you're missed already. Bo Aikens
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