Obituaries

Marina Mary Blagdon Leights passed away peacefully at her home in Halifax, NS on December 6th, 2020.

Marina was born in Boxey, NL to Leo and Leah Blagdon. She was the second born of four daughters. She moved to Halifax in 1958 and in June of 1959 she married the love of her life Arthur Leights of Belleoram, NL and together they raised four children.

Marina was blessed with a wonderful sense of humor. She loved telling jokes and hearing her friends laugh. Her favorite activity was playing cards with her family and friends. She especially enjoyed going out to play crib. From 1996 until 2018 she spent every summer home in NL.

She leaves to mourn with many fond memories her loving family: Daughters Bonnie Leights (Shawn), Bernadette (Dave) Bond St. John’s NL and son Brad Leights (Tanya) Williamswood NS, as well as 14 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren. Two sisters Maisie Rose and Mildred Tobin of Boxey NL, Sister-in-law Mary Leights of Dartmouth NS, brother-in-laws Jobie (Faye) Leights of Upper Stewiacke NS, Charlie (Maryann) Leights of Timberlea NS, Onslow (Roberta) Leights of Grand Falls NL. Also, many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

She was pre-deceased by her husband Arthur, son Barry, parents Leo and Leah Blagdon, sister Martha Strowbridge, parents-in-law Arthur and Charlotte Leights, brother-in-law John and sister-in-law Ada Dominix.

Donations may be made in her memory to St John the Evangelist Church and Cemetery Fund Boxey NL.

An interment service will take place at a later date in Boxey, NL.

Miss Me, But Let Me Go

When I come to the end of the road And the sun has set for me, I hope you realize My pain at last is free. Miss me a little… But not too long And not with your head Bowed low. Remember the love that we Once shared Miss me … but let me go. For this is a journey that we all must take And each must go alone, It’s all a part of a master Plan A step on the road to home. When you are lonely and sick at heart Just go to some friends you know. Try burying your sorrows in Some good deeds Miss me … but let me go.