Obituary of Leo Gregory Mulholland

Leo Mulholland of Cumberland Bay passed away on Monday, December 28, 2009 at the Saint John Regional Hospital. Born at Saint John on September 14, 1937, he was a son of the late Charles and Regina (Maillet) Mulholland. Leo taught in various Saint John schools including St. Patrick’s School in Saint John West, St. Pius School, St. Peter’s School, Saint John Vocational School where he served as Vice-Principal, and Simond’s Junior High School where he served as Principal. Leo was a member of the Army Cadet League of Canada, and the Royal Canadian Legion Branch # 74. He was President of the New Brunswick Association of Fire Prevention Officers, and volunteered with the Cumberland Bay Fire Department. He was a former member of the New Brunswick Symphony Orchestra, and as past-times enjoyed Dinner Theatre and character roles in Mystery Weekends, as well as guided tours. Leo is survived by his children, Mark Mulholland of Saint John, Beth Fry (Jeff) of Saint John and their children Courtney and Ryan, and Margot Hanlon (Joseph) of Lorneville and their children Robert, Billy, Nicole, and Tommy; brothers John Mulholland of St. John’s, NL and his children Charles, Allan, Ian, and Colin, David Mulholland (Phyllis) of Montreal, QC and their sons Eric and Michael, Gerard Mulholland of Campbellton, Raymond Mulholland (Phyllis) of Waasis and their children Patricia, Cheryl, and Robert, Sister Gertrude Mulholland, SCIC of Sherwood Park, AB, and Sister Rose Marie Mulholland, SCIC, of Saint John. In addition to his parents, Leo was predeceased by his wife, Jean (Morrison) Mulholland, and his brother, Michael. Resting at Brenan's Select Community Funeral Home, 111 Paradise Row, Saint John (634-7424), with visiting on Friday from 2-9 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday at 10:00 AM from Holy Trinity Church, Rockland Road. Interment will take place in St. Joseph's Cemetery. For those who wish, remembrances to any charity or organization of the donor’s choice would be appreciated by the family. Vigil prayers will be said at 7:00 PM Friday, followed by a Royal Canadian Legion Tribute at 7:30 PM.