Julia C. Leger, 90, wife of the late Honourable Claudius I.L. Leger, formerly of Moncton, passed away on Monday November 7, 2016 at the Forest Dale Nursing Home in Riverside Albert. 

She was a former long-time resident of Bromley Avenue in Moncton.

Born January 10, 1926 in Moncton, she was the daughter of the late Fred and Susie (Steeves) Bowser.

For several years, she had worked for the Federal Government of Canada and later a Shorthand Reporter for the Supreme Court.

Mrs. Leger is survived by two daughters: Winifred Wyman (Larry) and Edie Southwood (Reginald), both of Calgary, AB; one son, Kenneth Folkins (Theresa) of Salem, NB; two grandsons: Scott Eagles (Kim) and children, Cameron and Anna, of Moncton, NB, and David Marriner (Scarlet) and children, Dylan and Dawson of Calgary, AB; along with her four great-grandchildren, she is also survived by several nieces, nephews and cousins. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family.

She was also predeceased by the father of her children, Joseph C. Folkins; her sister, Hazel M. Carter; brother, Frank L. Bowser.

The family will receive condolences Sunday from 2 to 4 pm at the Frenette Funeral and Cremation Centre, 88 Church Street, Moncton (858-1900) from where the funeral will be celebrated on Monday November 14, 2016 at 11 am.

Rev. Aaron Billard of Moncton’s St. John’s United Church officiating.

There will also be reception at the centre immediately after the service followed by the interment at Our Lady of Calvary cemetery, Dieppe.

In memory of Julia, a contribution to the Forest Dale Nursing Home or to the Greater Moncton SPCA would be appreciated.

Words of comfort and donations may be made at:

www.frenettefuneralhome.com