Obituary of Walter Smith LeMessurier

Walter Smith LeMessurier

August 31, 1924 - September 12, 2019

Corner Brook, NL

It is with heavy hearts that we share news of the passing of Walter LeMessurier, loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. In his final days he was at peace and in the company of loving family.

Born in St. John’s on August 31, 1924 to May and Percy LeMessurier, Walt was a long-time resident of Curling and Corner Brook. On August 30, 1949 he married Ellen (Nellie) Leggo. They raised two children, son Brian and daughter Anne.

He lived a full life focused on family, service, sports and the outdoors. He proudly served his country in the second world war, enlisting in the Royal Air Force when he was just eighteen. He has been honoured for many sporting achievements and is a Member of the Newfoundland and Labrador Sports Hall of Fame and the Soccer Hall of Fame.

Known for his quick wit and infectious smile, Walter will be missed by a large circle of family and friends.

Left to mourn are his wife Ellen (Nellie), son Brian (Kathleen) of Montreal, QC, daughter Anne (Randall Maggs) of Steady Brook, NL; grandchildren Anna LeMessurier (Jonathan Frankel), Gillian LeMessurier (James Robinson), Laura LeMessurier (Ryan Labrosse) of Montreal, QC, Allison Baker (Tim) of Shad Bay, NS and Daniel Pinsent (Natalie) of Bangkok, Thailand; great- grandchildren Owen and Nicole Frankel, Ollie and Eva Robinson, Madison Labrosse, Finley, Jesse and Annie Baker, Nala and Theo Pinsent; sister Cynthia Murley (Roy) of Bedford, NS; sisters-in-law Emily LeMessurier, Edith Leggo and Kerry Leggo and a large circle of relatives and friends. He was predeceased by his parents Percy and May LeMessurier; brother Bob; sisters Ruth Guzzwell (Walter) and Frances Grant (William); brothers-in-law Russell (Bud) Leggo and James Leggo.

Visitation will take place from Fillatre’s Funeral Home at 4 St. Mark’s Avenue on Sunday, September 15th, 2-4 and 7-9 PM. The funeral service will be held on Monday, September 16th at 2 PM from the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist, Main Street with The Rev. Tanya White and The Most Rev. S. Stewart Payne officiating. Interment will take place at Townsite Cemetery on Tuesday, September 17th at 10 AM. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to St. John the Evangelist Church Fund or The Palliative Care Unit of the Western Memorial Regional Hospital. The Family offers sincere thanks to the Royal Canadian Legion Branch Thirteen, Dr. Coleman, Dr. Dunn and the caring staffs of Western Memorial Regional Hospital, Third Floor, the Palliative Care Unit and Mountainview Retirement Centre.

Following the service, family and friends are invited to gather for a reception at the Glynmill Inn.