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• Occupation: Toronto, , Ontario, Canada; Assistant Manager at Scotia Bank (retired in 1997)

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Obituary

Dena Leona Holt
1937-2011
With much sadness, the family of Dena Leona Holt announce her peaceful passing at the Cumberland Regional Health Care Centre on Thursday, December 22, 2011, surrounded by her loving family.

Born in River Hebert, she was a daughter of the late Fred and Florence (LeBlanc) Burke.

Leona was formerly employed with Scotiabank, retiring as Assistant Manager in Toronto. She retired to Nova Scotia in 1997. She was a member of St. Paul the Apostle Church, River Hebert. Known as the "Quilt Lady", many enjoy her beautiful quilts which she donated to various people and organizations.

Leona will be sadly missed by her husband of 45 years, Jerry Holt; 3 sons, Randy, Mark (Jackie) and James (Nancy); 4 grandchildren, Natasha, Daniel, Christopher and Matthew; a brother Stephen (Cheryl) Burke; 7 sisters, Joanne (Desi) Hurley, Linda (Jimmy) O'Brien, Judy (Earl) Dwyer, Debbie (Ronnie) Winters, Theda (John) O'Brien, Angela (Bryan) Carter and Catherine (Rick) Cook; sister-in-law Brenda Burke; nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by her brother Fred (Jr) in 2011.

Leona's remains have been entrusted into the care of the Furlong Jones Funeral Home,Amherst (667-8777) from where a time of visitation will be held Tuesday (Dec. 27) and Wednesday (Dec. 28) from 7 to 9 pm. Funeral mass will be celebrated from St. Paul the Apostle Church, River Hebert on Thursday, December 29, 2011 at 11 am. Burial in the St. Denis Cemetery, Minudie. Donations in Leona's memory may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or a charity of the donor's choice.
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Dena married Jerry Holt [Group Sheet]

James — Nancy .... [Group Sheet]

Mark — Jackie .... [Group Sheet]