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Rainer, Leopold

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(1927-2014) - It is with great sadness the family announces the peaceful passing of Leo on November 27, 2014 at the North Bay Regional Health Centre. Loving husband of Helga, cherished father of Brigitte Washington (David), Christa Vincent (Don), Gerry Rainer (Jodi), Dianne Newman (Mike), Walter Trusevych (Valerie), beloved Grandfather of Matthew (Alicia), Peter, Sondra, Daniel, Carly, Keeley, Joey (Chrissy), Lexi, Jackson, Avery, and Great Grandfather of Taylor, Parker, Lexi, Jake, Charlee and Gabriella. Leo is survived by his sisters, Berta, Fini, Trudy and brother Helmut.  He was pre-deceased by his first wife Ida, Step-Sister Mina, Brother Joseph (Pepi) and son Ronald. Born in Vienna Austria and became a proud Canadian in 1953. Leo spent the majority of his working career at the Nipissing Board of Education as Chief of Maintenance.  He was a founding member of the North Bay Germania Club. Leo is remembered as a warm, respected, generous man of principle and a great husband and father.  He loved to travel, especially with family, but always enjoyed returning home to North Bay. He had a passion for gardening. The family would like to thank the nursing staff and physicians at the North Bay Regional Health Centre. Visitation will be held at Hillside Funeral Services (362 Airport Rd, North Bay, ON P1B 8W9 705-474-7655) on Sunday November 30th from 6:30 to 8:30 PM.  A family service will be held on Monday December 1st at 10:30 AM. In lieu of flowers, if one wishes to honour his memory, a donation to the Heart & Stroke Foundation (cheques only) or the Nipissing Serenity Hospice would be appreciated by the family. Online condolences can be made at www.hillsidefuneral.ca




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