MARGARET LEONARD

MARGARET LEONARD 1931 ~ 2025 It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, Margaret Theresa Leonard, on May 4, 2025, at the age of 94 years. She leaves to cherish her memory 3 daughters, Cheryl Ellis (Brian Hill), Lori (Marty) Ross, and Marlene (Billy) McKinley; 5 grandchildren, Lindsay (Dallas) Monk, Bradyn (Skyla) Ross, Taylor (Ben) Robinson, Eryn Santink, and Ethan Ross; and 3 great-grandchildren, Morleigh Monk, Lainey Monk, and Billy Robinson. Mom was born in Medicine Hat on February 2, 1931, to the late William and Florence Anson. Her siblings were Gladys (Wilf Hurlburt) and Bill (Lorine Bohnet). She lived her entire life in Medicine Hat, attending elementary school at Connaught and graduating from Alexandra in 1950. As a teen, she worked at the MHRH and the Monarch Theatre. Mom married our father, Murray Leonard, in 1950 and was his beloved wife for 62 years. They owned and operated “Leonard and Perrett Transport” in partnership with Garth and Nell Perrett for over 50 years. Mom and Dad were involved with the Medicine Hat Exhibition and Stampede for many years and were long standing fans of the Medicine Hat Tigers. They travelled with friends to the NFR in the US and to the CFR in Edmonton for 20 years. They took bus tours and cruises to various locations. Mom continued moved into Senior Living in 2020 and was hospitalized 2 months prior to her death. We would like to extend a special thank you to Dr Majeed, the 5 West nurses at the MHRH and all of the outstanding medical staff at St. Joseph’s Carmel Hospice for the wonderful care that Mom received. The Memorial Service will be held at Saamis Memorial Funeral Chapel, 1 Dunmore Road SE, Medicine Hat, AB, on Tuesday, May 20th, 2025, at 11:00 am with Pastor Shane Hein officiating. Memorial gifts in Margaret’s memory may be made to Carmel Hospice at St. Joseph’s Home, 156 3rd Street NE, Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 5M1. Condolences may be sent through www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Margaret Leonard. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to
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