Nova Scotia/Nunavut Command of The Royal Canadian Legion www.ns.legion.ca 17 AVERY, James Patrick WWII James was born in Larry’s River, NS on July 24, 1924 to John Joe and Annie Jane Avery and was a veteran of WWII joining the Army as a Gunner and serving in Victoria, BC He was predeceased by his wife, Mary Katherine. He spent his leisure time hunting, fishing, listening to Cape Breton music, playing darts and wood working. James passed away on September 29, 2008 and is survived by his wife, Josifina and two sons. He will always be remembered and respected for his years of service. Submitted by the Torbay Branch #117 of The Royal Canadian Legion. AVERY, John WWII John was born in Larry’s River, NS in 1918 to Peter and Mary (Pellerin) Avery and was a veteran of WWII in the Royal Canadian Army. He went overseas and after the war he moved to Boston where he worked as a carpenter until he retired to Larry’s River. John passed away on December 13, 1997. He will always be remembered and respected for his years of service. Submitted by the Torbay Branch #117 of The Royal Canadian Legion. AVERY, Leonard Joseph KOREA Leonard was born in Larry’s River, NS on October 12, 1931 and moved to Halifax around 1948 and joined the Royal Canadian Horse Artillery on January 24, 1951 and was stationed in Manitoba at Camp Shilo. He served in Korea and Continental Europe and was honourably discharged on June 21, 1959. After the Korean War, he made his way to Ontario where he spent most of his married life with Irene, his wife of 50 years. Upon Leonard’s retirement, he moved back to Larry’s River and was a member of the Torbay Branch #117. He now resides in Guysborough, NS. Submitted by the Torbay Branch #117 of The Royal Canadian Legion. AVERY, Joseph Cornelius “Conn” WWII Joseph was born in Larry’s River in 1921 to Bert and Cecilia (Gerrior) Avery and served overseas during WWII and continued his career in the RCAF for 27 years, retiring in 1968. Before going overseas, Joseph served for a year as Clerk Accountant in Yarmouth. He was married to Marion LeBlanc for 56 years and had 5 children and was a member of the Cheticamp Branch # 32 of the RCL. Conn passed away on September 14, 2002. He will always be remembered and respected for his years of service. Submitted by the Torbay Branch #117 of The Royal Canadian Legion.
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