Leonard King Mount Pearl, Newfoundland and Labrador Obituary

Leonard King

KING, Leonard: Passed peacefully away after a short illness at St. Clare’s Mercy Hospital on Wednesday, November 11, 2015. Predeceased by his parents: Roland and Laura King; brother: Kevin King. Leaving to mourn his caregivers: Fred and Stacey Pittman, Diana Pittman and Melissa Hann; previous caregivers: Lorriane O’Driscoll, Jacynthe, Jessica, Devin, Samantha Ledwell, Andrew Forward, Don and Gail Kierstead and Susan Furlong; sister: Stella King, Marg Boyd (Byron) and Laura King; brother: Melvin King. As well as a large circle of other relatives and friends. Leonard was a proud member of the Special Olympics, Vera Perlin and Worship Centre Church. He previously worked at Pizza Hut and briefly at the Button Shop. Resting at Barrett’s Funeral Home, 328 Hamilton Ave. on Sunday, November 15, 2015 from 2:00 – 4:00 and 7:00 – 9:00. Funeral service will be held at the Worship Centre, Canada Drive on Monday, November 16, 2015 at 2:00 pm. Interment will follow at the Salvation Army Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Leonard’s name to go towards the purchase of his headstone/Plaque and remainder to the Vera Perlin and Special Olympics. To sign the online memorial guest book, please visit www.barretts.ca.
June 16, 1957 - November 11, 201506/16/195711/11/2015
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jeremy lundrigan
November 15, 2015
I worked with lenny for 3.5 years at pizza hut.He was always in a good mood when he came to work and he was a hard worker. if one of us had a bad day lenny was always there to cheer us up and make us laugh. R.I.P Lenny your Gonna be missed by everyone who knew you
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Don and Gail Kierstead
November 14, 2015
Very sorry to hear of Leonards passing. Leonard lived with our family for 24 years It was a joy to have him in our home. Every time Don went someshere in the van he wanted to go to and did when I wanted to go instead he was not a happy camper he would hang his head and... Continue Reading
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Beth Robson
November 14, 2015
so sorry to hear of Leonards passing. He was a proud special Olympian and always enjoyed a high score in bowling. He will be remembered by many of our athletes. On behalf of Special Olympics Mount Pearl and the Executive and athletes we express our deepest sympathies. RI... Continue Reading
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Tracy Robar
November 14, 2015
I worked with Leonard at Pizza Hut years ago, I use to be his manager and I can say without a doubt that he was one of the BEST workers there. He was always happy and got along with every one. He was a pleasure to work with and will be missed by many. Rest in peace my fr... Continue Reading
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Hefferman family
November 14, 2015
To my family he will always be known as Lennie. I think one of his proudest moments was when I introduced him to a very large crowd a Pizza Hut and he put on his Olympic medal. Eveybody in the store gave him a great round of aplause.His picture is displayed on the wall a... Continue Reading
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Donny Tucker, Shea Heights
November 13, 2015
To The King Family Sorry to hear about Leonard's passing. My prayers and thoughts are with you all during this sad time.
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