Paris, Charles Leonard “Lennie”, 84, Truro, passed away Wednesday, February 1, 2012 in Colchester Regional Hospital, Truro. Born in Boston, Mass., USA, he was a son of Jeanette (Borden) Brown and the late Charles Leonard Paris Sr. Lennie was a veteran of the Second World War. He served in the Royal Canadian Navy and also the American Navy. He was a dedicated employee having worked for General Dynamics in Quincy, Mass.
Besides his mother Jeanette, he is survived by daughters, Charlotte Dixon, Jeanette Paris, Cynthia Monteiro, all of Mass, USA; grandchildren, Dionne, Shawn, Letitia, Chad, Tiffany; great-grandchildren, Dominique, Jodi, Daija, Lauryn, Kobe, Pride Jr; great-great-grandson Latrell “LJ”; several nieces and nephews; a host of family and friends.
He was predeceased by a daughter Deborah; grandson Jody; sisters Patricia and June.
Visitation will take place on Wednesday, Feb. 8th from 1 pm until 1:45pm, followed by the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 26, Truro Legion Tribute Service at 1; 45 pm, immediately followed by funeral service at 2 pm, all in the Mattatall~Varner Funeral Home, 55 Young Street, Truro. Pastor Brian O. Johnston will officiate with burial to follow at a later date in Robie Street Cemetery, Truro. Donations in Lennie’s memory may be made to the Royal Canadian Legion Br. 26, Truro Poppy Fund. Private messages of condolence may be sent to the family by visiting the “Guest Book” at: www.mattatallvarnerfh.com.