SHAMON, Leo
March 15, 1929 - February 20, 2013
Mr. Leo Shamon, beloved husband of the late Fran Shamon, passed away in Red Deer on Wednesday, February 20, 2013 at the age of 83 years. Leo Shamon was born March 15, 1929 in Revelstoke, British Columbia to Michel and Emily Shamon. He married Frances Daignault June 19, 1952. During his working life, he worked for 25 years for CPR Telecommunications where he learned Morse Code in Standard and International. He retired and moved his family to Drumheller in 1973 and worked in maintenance until he was 81 years old. He is predeceased by his wife Fran after 55 years of marriage. Leo is survived by two daughters, Debbie Shamon and Lynn Meeres (David), four grandchildren - Jocelyn, Jonah, Jared and Nathan; three great-grandchildren - Sebastian, Mathias, and Aidyn. He is also survived by one sister, Stephanie Georgini of Los Angeles, California, plus numerous nieces and nephews. Leo enjoyed gardening and growing different varieties of flowers and loved playing his mandolin. He had an excellent sense of humour. His devotion to his faith was unlimited, as it came first in his life. A memorial service for Leo was held in Drumheller on Saturday, February 23, 2013. Courtney-Winters Funeral Home in care of arrangements.
