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1924 - 2007
 Leo Damasse Bachand at the age of 82 passed away on Tuesday, June 12, 2007 at a Kerrville, Texas hospital. He was born on July 23, 1924 in Gravelbourg, Canada to Ephrain Bachand and Cora Gosselin Bachand. One of six children and the first five years of his life he spent in the hospital in Saskatoon learning how to walk. Leo moved to the United States in 1938 where he went to work for Texas Instruments as a solder. He also worked in Warwick, Rhoda Island at Sayracovintree as a Jewelry Designer and in New Jersey at Wyul. Leo went to work in 1978 for James Avery's in Kerrville, Texas as a Jewelry Designer he worked there for 10 years. He retired as a Jewelry Designer in 1988 after 20 years in the business. Leo had many hobbies and loved life. He is preceded in death by his parents, 1 brother and 3 sisters.
Leo is survived by a sister Madelyn Boiseclaire of NH; 11 nieces and nephews; 10 grand nieces and nephews and many other family members and friends who love him will miss him.
Memorial services will be held 12 noon, Saturday, July 28, 2007 at St. Stephen's Cemetery in Attleboro, Massachusetts (683 S. Main St.). Reception will be held at the Moose Club (214 Thacher St. Attleboro, MA. 02703) |
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There are currently 5 condolences.
Rio (Riondo) Ribeiro Sculptor
wwwriondocom@Excite.com
Wednesday July 4, 2007 at
10:53 AM
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So sorry to hear about Leo. He was a great guy, friend, and one of the finest Designer/ Model Makers I knew. One of the few model makers that knew how to interpret the essence of my designs 3 dimensionally, when we worked together for Sara Coventry. I learned a lot from him as well. He will be greatly missed. God Bless him. Rio
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Joan Jelinek
Tuesday July 3, 2007 at
9:31 AM
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One of the many memories of Leo was him telling us "flint" was getting rare and therefore very expensive (for his black powder gun hobby)
...and when he arrived in Kerrville said they were "paving the streets" with it!
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Otto and Joan Jelinek
Tuesday July 3, 2007 at
9:26 AM
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Leo came to Texas to visit with us and shortly after moved to "God's Country" as he called it.
One of our truly nicest, kindest, lovable friends.
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Otto and Joan Jelinek
Tuesday July 3, 2007 at
9:24 AM
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Lester and Jane Buck
jorlbuck@ktc.com
Thursday June 14, 2007 at
11:56 AM
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Michael,
We had years of good, intelligent conversations with Leo. Visited his home and shared his memories and he always had a way to make you laugh. His cars, guns, engines and various jobs were told so colorful and enjoyable and he always said that you would come and take care of him when he would need help. You were a blessing to him and we want you to know that we loved Leo and think very highly of you.
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