Sydney
We regret to announce the sudden passing of Leonard Bagnell on Thursday, October 1, 2020 at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney.
Born on May 13, 1960 in Sydney, Leonard was the son of Mary Matilda ‘Duddie’ (Currie) and the late Albert Bagnell.
Leonard was a long-time employee of Cape Breton Transit.
Besides his mother, Leonard is survived by his aunts, Patricia (Joe) Leon, Westmount, and Shirley (Pierre) Bougeois, Halifax; uncle, Ronnie Whalen, Sydney; as well as several cousins.
Visitation and memorial service to celebrate the life of Leonard Bagnell will be held at Pier Community Funeral Home, 1092 Victoria Rd. (entrance on Church St.) Whitney Pier on Thursday, October 8, 2020. A gathering of family and friends will take place from 10 to 11 a.m. with the memorial service to follow at 11 a.m. in the All Faith Chapel with Fr. Paul Murphy officiating. Interment will take place in Lake View Cemetery, Gull Cove Road, Gabarus.
Donations in memory of Leonard may be made to MacGillivray Guest Home or a charity of one’s choice.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the care and direction of Pier Community Funeral Home.
Online Condolences
Sincere Condolences going out to Aunt Duddie, Aunt Patricia, Aunt Shirley and all the family and friends. Rest in Peace Cousin Leonard, until we meet again!
From: Darlene Currie Gilson
My thoughts and my prayers go out to the Bagnell family at this time, Leonard was a friend of mind all through my school years he will be missed God bless.
From: Donald MacDonald
So very sorry to read of Leonard`s passing . He was always a very courteous and friendly Bus Driver. My condolences to his Family .
From: Linda McDonald
Matilda, and family, our thoughts and prayers are will all of your in your time of sorrow, our deepest condolences from your neighbors Daniel and Brenda Mackinnon, we had many good laughs over the fence and chatting about the long drives Leonard took his mom, we will certainly miss those times.
From: Brenda & Daniel Mackinnon
So sorry to hear of Leonard’s passing , he was a long term , valued employee of CBRM Transit
From: Mike MacKeigan
Condolences to family and friends on the passing of your beloved Leonard.
May God Bless.
We are very saddened to hear of Leonard’s passing. Although I only worked with him for a short time, he was a very kind man and I learned a great deal from him. Anthony had many great chats with Leonard. Our sincere condolences go out to his mother and his family during this sad time. Rest in Peace Leonard!
Very sorry to hear of Leonard’s passing. I have known Leonard for many years and he was always kind and often humourous. He was a wonderful neighbor and friend.
So sorry for your families loss Leonard(Curly) as us girls who attended Holy Angels called him was a wonderful man with a heart of gold we had many great trips with him to and from school
My thoughts and prayers are with the Bagnell family at this sad time. RIP in peace Leonard you’re with the angels now.
Our deepest sympathy to the Bagnell family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Leonard will be missed. Hoping that wonderful memories will get you all through this difficult time. From your neighbors Kathy & Albert hill
Mrs Bagnell & Family, I am sorry to hear about Leonard , I was in his grade 10 EnglishClass at Sydney Academy , I would see him around town , driving the bus and his nice shiny car , Rest In Peace Leonard .
So sorry to hear of Leonard’s passing. I worked with Leonard at Transit.
My condolences to his family.
Rannie Corbett
Dear Mrs Bagnell
I am so sorry to read that Leonard has passed away.
He and I have known each other since we were kids and he will always be kindly remembered. .
Thinking of you as you mourn your great loss.
Sincerely
Dan MacRury
So sorry to hear of your loss. The short time I knew Leonard he always brought a smile to my face with a good story or joke and will be remembered fondly. My thoughts are with you and your family. Rest easy my friend.
Mrs. Bagnell
Just learned of Leonard’s passing…truly a decent man – we went to grade school together and shared many times together…he always wanted to become a proud bus driver and he certainly achieved his dream…seldom does one achieve in life what they set out to do as a kid…Leonard was an exception – he did it! May he rest in peace and may you cherish the great memories you shared.
Francis MacKenzie