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It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Leroy Avril Davenport at his residence in Kilburn, NB on September 15, 2022, after a lengthy battle with cancer. Leroy was surrounded by his loving family and peacefully went home to be with his Lord and Savior.
Leroy was born on March 28, 1936, in Bristol, NB. As a young child, Leroy worked alongside his grandfather plowing and harrowing the fields, planting crops, cutting hay and wood. He drove a team of horses at the tender age of ten. Leroy recalled seeing pavement for the very first time at the age of twelve and was thrilled the first time he saw electric lights when power came to Holmesville in 1949. He was amazed how quickly the lights turned on when he turned on the switch. When he completed his responsibilities as home, he would help a neighbor on his farm cutting pulp and planting crops for twenty-five cents a day. From the age of 12 to 20 years of age, Leroy worked at the school as a janitor, farm hand for Willy Barrett and woods worker for Crabbe’s Lumber. At the age of twenty, Leroy started working on the Beachwood Dam and was thrilled to have earned $1.00 per hour.
At the age of 22, Leroy married the mother of his children, Ruth Greer from Fosterville. Leroy and Ruth were blessed with five children but suffered the loss of a infant daughter shortly after birth. The Davenport family settled in Holmesville and raised their family. Leroy was a wonderful husband and father and provided for his family. Leroy worked for Irving Oil for several years and was presented an opportunity to manage Linwood Giberson’s livestock farm and Leroy accepted. Working with Linwood provided an opportunity to gain experience to buy, sell and transport livestock and this experience set the groundwork for Leroy to move on to running his own Livestock Broker business later.
In 1987, Leroy married Elizabeth Avery and they settled in Kilburn, NB. Leroy and his son Ronald bought a farm and developed the farm by building two houses, a barn, grainery and a shop. His business grew and he enjoyed farming, buying and selling livestock and he continued to work until his health declined.
Leroy is predeceased by his mother, Verna Budrow, Stepfather Marshall Budrow, brother Donnie (Brenda), and sisters Stella and Loleta, infant daughter Pamela and grandson Jordan Gahan.
Leroy is survived by his loving wife, Elizabeth, sister Shirley (Dyke) Denny and Sister-in-law Brenda. His children, daughter Kathleen (Lester) Verrill, sons Ronald (Beverly), Dwaine (Scarlett), Vaughn (Patricia) and the mother of his children, Ruth Blue. Stepchildren Brian, Terry, Kendall, Leica, and Troy Avery. Grandchildren Lance (Sarah), Colten (Emma), Clay, Josh (Sally), Joel (Shannon), Jordan (Jessica), Nathan (Sonya), Gillian (Curtis), Stephanie (Mike), Damion (Courtney), Kristine, Abbey, Katie, Jamie, Jennie & Jonathan and thirteen great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
The family would like to thank the Nurses from Extra-Mural, Dr. Anan and the Perth Andover Oncology Department for their compassionate care that was extended to our family. Special thanks to Pastor Dan Ryan and the Congregation of Beechwood Church and Pastor Dwayne Broad for their love and support.
Visitation to held at L.R. Giberson Funeral Directors, 207 Burnham Rd. Florenceville -Bristol on Saturday, September 17, 2022 from 3:00 pm - 8:00 pm. Funeral to be held at Beechwood Baptist Church, 10069 Route 105 on Sunday, September 18, 2022 at 2:00 pm. The interment will follow at the Mineral Cemetery.
For those who wish, donations can be made to the Mineral Cemetery or to a charity of the donor's choice would be appreciated. www.gibersonfuneraldirectors.ca (506) 392-1115
http://www.gibersonfuneraldirectors.ca/obituaries/164859/
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People of Carleton County, New Brunswick
1936 - 2022 (86 years)
