David A. Leavitt

It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that the family of David A. Leavitt of Oak Hill, NB announce his passing on Wednesday, October 5, 2022 at the Charlotte County Hospital, St. Stephen, N.B.

David was a son of the late Donald and Geraldine Leavitt. David lived in Chamcook, NB all his childhood, and then moved to Oak Hill where he made his home.

David started at a young age working in the woods. He left the woods to go to Oak Bay Park where he worked as a maintenance foreman and then to New River Beach campground, until his retirement. He worked hard all his life.

David loved the outdoors, fishing, hunting and his camp. He especially had a strong relationship with his grandchildren and great grandchildren. He loved them all.

He is survived by his loving wife Darlene (Erskine) Leavitt, son Richard A. Leavitt (Loretta), daughter-in-law Maggie Leavitt, grandsons Devon and Cole, granddaughter Cadence and great-grandchildren, sister Rita (Stan), brothers, Eddie, Raymond (Val), Sheldon (Danielle), Roger (Darlene), brother-in-law, Wayne (Pattianne), sisters-in-law, Nancy (Allen) and Betty, several nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, David was predeceased by his youngest son Dave, granddaughter Natalie, brother Robert, and sister-in-law Gloria.

Funeral service will be held at The S.O. Mehan & Son Funeral Home Ltd., 23 Main Street, St. Stephen, N.B. on Sunday, October 9, 2022 at 2 PM. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Sunday from 12 Noon until service time.

For those who wish, donations to a charity of one’s choice would be appreciated. Condolences may be sent to the family online at mehanfuneralhome.ca