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- Obituary:
Leona Marie "Harley" Avery, 90, of Woodstock NB passed away peacefully with Steve and Lynn by her side on Tuesday, October 05, 2021 at the Upper River Valley Hospital Waterville NB. Leona was born in Woodstock, NB on February 20, 1931, daughter of the late Bentley G. and Velma F. (McBride) Harley.
Leona is survived by her son Stephen (Debbie) Avery, daughter Lynn Avery, grandson Rob Avery and grand daughter Debra and several nephews and nieces.
Besides her parents, Leona was predeceased by her son Jimmy, husband, Blair, sister, Marion Harley, brothers, Harold Harley, Sister Lillian Clark, Brother Ralph Harley.
As a young girl, Leona and her Mom delivered mail by horse and wagon, only to upgrade to using one of the first Ford cars.
Leona and Blair owned and operated the Cozy Cabins Motel, side by side, until their retirement in 1973.
Leona was an avid hunter, best known as "Leona, Bullseye Avery".
Leona was a respected antique dealer, specializing in glass and china.
Her hobbies included bowling, in which she excelled in the ladies league, card player, an avid bird watcher/feeder/counter in Carleton County and enjoyed watching hockey, baseball and curling.
Steve and Lynn wish to express special thanks to Denise Gray and her nursing staff for their attention and affection to their Mom.
If so desired, donations can be made to "Robbie + Kelti Memorial Fund", " WoodstockBowlacade" or "River Valley Cancer Support Group".
Visitation will be held at Carleton Funeral Home, 337 Lockhart Mill Road Jacksonville NB on Thursday October 7, 2021.
Funeral service will be held on Friday October 8, 2021, at the Funeral Home Chapel at 1Pm, interment to follow at Woodstock Rural Cemetery.
Covid19 Restriction Apply, Proof of both vaccinations, ID and Masks are required to enter Funeral Home for visitation and funeral service, Also Masks are requested to be worn at cemetery.
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