The death occurred on
Saturday, 20 Dec 1919 of Russell Leonard, at the residence of his
daughter, Mrs. Albert Shepherd, at the age of 71 years.
Deceased had been in poor
health for about four years, and a few weeks ago he fell and broke
his hip, which hastened his death.
The funeral was conducted
on Tuesday afternoon and interment was made in Vanessa Cemetery,
beside his wife.
There are left to mourn his
demise three sons and three daughters, viz.:
John and William of Townsend, and
Shulter of Brandon, Manitoba;
Mrs. W. McKerlie, Mrs. Roy Grant and Mrs. Albert Shepherd of this
place, who will have the sympathy of the whole community in their
bereavement.
