LABINE, Leo Gerald - Surrounded by loving family at North Bay General Hospital, Scollard Site, Friday, February 25, 2005 following a courageous battle with cancer. Leo Labine beloved husband of Rosemary Kelly and the late Betty Soucie in his 74th year. Dearly loved father of Cindy Sullivan (Edward) of North Bay, Mary Anne McParland (Mike) of Switzerland, Dan Labine (Glenda) of Caledon and Laura Anderson (Ian) of London. A hero never to be forgotten by seven grandchildren, Jordan Sullivan, Meghan and Adam McParland, Leo and Sarah Labine, and Nolan and
Emma Anderson. Dear brother of Nora Walsh (Ed) of Lively and Dennis Labine (Marie) of Pembroke. Predeceased by his parents Nora and Andrew Labine, a sister Theresa Truchon and brothers, Paul and John Labine. Leo arrived on the hockey scene with the Barrie Jr. Flyers where he won a
Memorial Cup in 1951. In 1952 he joined the professional ranks with the Hershey Bears of the American Hockey League. He joined the Boston Bruins for the play-offs in 1952 where he remained until 1961. He played for the Detroit Red Wings from 1961 to 1963 and then for the L.A. Blades of
the Western Hockey League from 1963 to 1967 when he concluded his career. Leo loved and lived for hockey. He enjoyed golf and pitching fastball for H.E. Brown Supply Co., winning several local and provincial championships in the 50's and 60's. Leo 'the Lion' will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by family and friends. Family receiving friends at the McGUINTY FUNERAL HOME, today, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at the Pro Cathedral of the Assumption, Tuesday at 10 a.m. Cremation Forest Lawn Crematorium with interment of cremated
remains at St. Mary's Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, donations to the Canadian Diabetes Association, Ontario Wellness Pain Control Organization or charity of your choice would be gratefully appreciated by the family. signguestbook/condolences www.mcguintyfuneralhome.com
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