Leo Wade Bishops Falls, Newfoundland and Labrador Obituary

Leo Wade

LEO WADE 1938 – 2021 It is with great sadness that the family of the late Leo Wade announce his passing at the Central Newfoundland Regional Health Centre in Grand Falls-Windsor, NL on February 6, 2021 at the age of 82. Leo was a member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church and retired from CNR. He is predeceased by his parents, John Arthur and Mary Jane Wade; parents-in-law, Patrick and Mary Cooke; brothers, James (Eileen), Albert, John (Dot), Mike (Lena), Clarence (Bertha), and Gerald; sisters, Regina and Catherine (Lloyd); and his special furry friend, Angel. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories are his wife, Josephine Wade (Cooke); son Paul (Shelley) of Sale, Chester, UK; and daughter, Lisa (Trevor) of Grand Falls-Windsor, NL. Also leaving to mourn are his grandchildren, Aly and Devin; brother, Ray; sister, Barbara; brothers-in-law, Frank, Cyril, Patrick, and Ken; sisters-in-law, Rita, Phoebe, Sheila, Pats, Marg, and Ann; a large circle of nieces and nephews, his K of C family, CNR family, YMCA family, and his special furry friends Charlie and Louie. Services will take place at a later date. Donations may be made in his memory to the Exploits Valley SPCA. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Jim Maidment of Central Funeral Homes.
September 27, 1938 - February 6, 202109/27/193802/06/2021
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Funeral Home Owner
February 11, 2021
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Mary ChapmanChapman
February 22, 2021
To Leo's family, I was saddened to hear of Leo's passing ("Lee" to his Mansfield cousins) I was always so happy to see him when he dropped in at John's because I knew it would be a lively visit Rest in peace dear cousin til we meet again.
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Robert Ennis
February 14, 2021
Mr Wade was a truly nice man. Rest In Peace sir.
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Lena Frampton
February 11, 2021
Thinking of you all. Sending my sincere condolences. I will never forget Uncle Leo. xoxo
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Bob Diamond
February 11, 2021
Sincere condolences to the Wade Family. Many fond memories of Leo during our time at CN. Great guy to work with, great story teller and friend. I will always remember his famous saying "wait till I tells ya!"
RIP Leo
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Patricia Beson
February 11, 2021
My condolences to the Wade family. Leo was an awesome driver for CN and was a wonderful friend of my Mom.
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Suzette Hillier
February 9, 2021
So sorry to hear of Leo's passing.He was my God Father.He came to our house for years.A very nice man.Suzette and Terry Hillier
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Terry and Debby Goulding
February 9, 2021
One of the sweetest, nicest, concerning and kindest man we have ever known. Our sincere condolences to his whole family. Rest in Peace Leo Wade!
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Liz Hobbs
February 8, 2021
Jose, Paul and Lisa our condolences to you and the Wade family. May he Rest In Peace Bob and Liz Hobbs
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Kendra Goulding
February 8, 2021
Jose, Paul , Lisa and family, we are so sad to hear of Leo’s passing. We always enjoyed our conversations with Leo at the grocery store or the Y. He was humorous, interesting -truly a gifted story teller. He will be missed by all his family and friends. . We were impress... Continue Reading
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Eden Schwartz
February 8, 2021
To the Wade family: So sorry to hear of Leo’s passing. He was a wonderful guy. Abe and Leo used to have the greatest chats at the Y, and had many problems of the day solved. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Abe and Eden
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