Leon Rene Lapointe M.D.
Lapointe, Dr. Leon R., age 66, retired Neurologist, passed away Saturday, September 6, 2008. He grew up in St. Boniface, Manitoba, Canada and completed his medical education in Winnipeg, Manitoba. After finishing specialty training in Neurology at the Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, Dr. Lapointe taught at the University of Sherbrooke Medical Center, Quebec, Canada, for 10 years. In 1980 he moved to Clarksburg, WV, to pursue a Neurology practice. Dr. Lapointe practiced Neurology in Wichita, KS from 1991-1999. He was preceded in death by his father Ren. He is survived by his mother, Irene Lapointe of Winnipeg; his wife Patricia, of 43 years; brother, Ernest Lapointe of Montreal; sisters, Lorraine Legault of Elie, Manitoba, Bernice Seguier of Lorrette, Manitoba, Linda Bothorel and Claire Sylvestre both of Winnipeg; son, Rene Lapointe, and daughter, Suzanne Hogan of Nashville, granddaughters, Kayla Jackson, and Alexandra Lapointe. Dr. Lapointe was a “father figure” to many foreign families. He enjoyed gardening, computers, photography, and family gatherings. He will be remembered for his gentle nature, concern for others, and his warm smile. Rosary 7:00 pm, Wednesday, September 10th and Funeral Mass 10:00 am, Thursday, September 11, both at Church of the Magdalen. Donations suggested to www.epilepsyfoundation.org Downing Lahey Mortuary East.
Rosary service 7:00 P.M. Wednesday at Church of the Magdalen
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Dear Pat, You know you are in our thoughts and prayers. Leon was so special to us. There wasn’t a time that we visited that he didn’t make us feel right at home. And we always looked forward to our visits. We will remember him with the fondest of memories. Love and hugs, Rick and Nancy
Dear Pat, So sorry to hear about Leon’s passing. Eleanor Thompson sent me a copy from Clarksburg. I was just wondering in July how old he’d be since it was close to Gary’s birthday and we were remembering our trip to the lake. Hope you find lots of good memories to sustain you through the coming days. Thinking of you.
Hello Pat. We were so very sorry to read about Leon’s death in yesterday’s Free Press. Our hearts go out to you and your family. I’m sure that you must still get back to Winnipeg periodically. I’d love it if you would give me a call: 261-0956. (Some of the old St. Mary’s bunch still reside here and we do occasionally get together. It would be so nice if you could join us.) Once again, our heartfelt sympathy. Sincerely, Bill and Deanne McDonald
Dear Pat and family, I wanted to express my profound condolences to you on Leon’s passing. It’s been a while since I saw Leon ( at a class reunion?when?), but learning of this was especially poignant to me for several reasons-I remember Leon well from medical school, as we were on the same clinical team. What brings this into sharper focus just now is that the class of ’65 is having a 43 year Reunion next week on a cruise from Vancouver to Los Angeles-you can rest assured that Leon will be remembered and saluted. Please accept my thoughts and reminiscences as a tribute to Leon’s memory-he will be missed by many.