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Obituary of Leon Pierre Paupin
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Paupin Pierre Leon - 91 West Arichat, , passed away peacefully on Nov.2, 2007 in Strait Richmond Hospital, Evanston. Born October 30, 1916 in Arichat , he was the son of the late Peter and Mary Elizabeth (Gerard) Paupin.
He was a lighthouse keeper in West Arichat for many years. He served in the Canadian Army for 3 and half years, he received the Canadian Volunteer Service Medal and a 39-45 war medal.
He is survived by his wife Mary Stella Fougere, Louisdale;
daughter Amelia ( Donald ) Joshua, West Arichat, Anne Marie ( Roy) MacPhee, Antigonish, Foster daughter, Joanne ( Andrew ) Meunier, West Arichat
sons Leon Jr. ( Louise ) , Cape Auguet, Charles ( Noreen ), Daniel both of West Arichat,15 Grandchildren, 2 Great Granddaughters. He was the last surviving member of his immediate family. He was predeceased by sisters: Lavina Fougere, Lorraine Doiron, Lena McAuley, Evangeline Doiron and Jeanette Meunier, Step Sister Ida Mae Ranson.
Visitation will be held 7 - 9 pm on Sunday, and 9:30 - 1:30 pm on Monday. in the C.H. Boudreau Funeral Home, Arichat. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday afternoon at 2:00 p.m. in the Immaculate Conception Church, West Arichat, with Rev. Angus MacDougall officiating.
Burial in the Immaculate Conception Cemetery, West Arichat
Members of the Isle Madame Royal Canadian Legion Branch 150 are asked to meet at the Funeral Home at 12:45 p.m. fto attend a Legion Tribute at 1:00 p.m., for their late comrade Leon Paupin.
Memorial Donations can be made to: Isle Madame Veteran's Comfort Fund or the Canadian Cancer Society.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the C.H. Boudreau Funeral Home in Arichat. On line condolences or to light a candle in memory of Leon can be done on line by going to www.chboudreau.com
Interment Information
Immaculate Conception Cemetery
Hwy. 206
West Arichat, Nova Scotia, Canada
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When
Monday, November 5th, 2007 2:00pm
Officiating
Rev. Angus MacDougall
Location
Immaculate Conception Catholic Church
Address
Hwy. 206
West Arichat, NS
B0E 3J0
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