Obituary of Leo Mombourquette

The sudden passing of Leo “Kirt” Mombourquette, husband of Amber D. Andrews, of Fredericton, occurred on October 2, 2011. Born on March 6, 1974 in Sydney, NS, he was the son of Leo and Dale (Apblett) Mombourquette. Kirt was a Physical Education teacher at Connaught Street School, the assistant coach of the UNB Men’s Basketball Team, a member of the Fredericton Golf & Country Club and a sports enthusiast, especially when it came to Baseball and Basketball. He loved spending time with family and friends. He was a wonderful father who adored his family who will sadly miss him. Besides his wife and parents, he is survived by his children, Lance, Addie and Maryn Mombourquette all at home; sisters, Wendy Walker (Dave Martell) of Sydney, NS and Marlene Toombs of Bridgewater, NS; sisters-in-law, Dana Cunningham (Robert) of Yarmouth, NS and Renee Hanson (Colin) of Woodstock; nieces and nephews, Baylee, Carter, Laine, Bryer, Mason and Madison; parents-in-law, Roy and Merla Andrews of Yarmouth, NS; God-children, Brooke and Bailey Russell; loving friend, Bill Burns. Visitation will take place at York Funeral Home, 302 Brookside Drive, Fredericton on Tuesday and Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm. A Funeral Service will be held Thursday, October 6, 2011 at 2 pm from Sunset Church with Rev. Gary Cowper officiating. Pallbearers for the service will be Bill Burns, Bram Russell, Ronnie Carew, Garth Wade, Jamie Chaisson and Greg MacDonald; Honourary Pallbearers are Mike King, Norm Russell, Ross Calder, Doug Connors, Beau Chaisson, Doug MacDougall, Adam Burns, Dave Burns, Doug Thompson, Joe Thompson, Pat O’Donnell, Tom Spink and the members of UNB Varsity Reds Men’s Basketball Team and Coaches. For those who wish, remembrances may be made to the Mombourquette Family Scholarship for the University of New Brunswick Men’s Basketball Program. Personal condolences may be offered through www.yorkfh.com Tuesday October 4, 2011 , 2-4 - 7-9 at York Funeral Home Click for Map and Directions Wednesday October 5, 2011 , 2-4 - 7-9 at York Funeral Home Click for Map and Directions Thursday October 6, 2011 , 2 pm at Sunset Church Click for Map and Directions