Dr. LEONARD LAPOINTE

LAPOINTE, Leonard Dr.
Dr. Leonard Lapointe, a former Montreal cardiologist, passed away in Hawkesbury,
on Sunday, February 12th, two days before
his 83rd birthday. Dr. Lapointe graduated in medicine from Laval University in Quebec City. He completed his post-graduate training in cardiology at the Cleveland Clinic Hospital where he met his wife of 52 years, Dr. Constance Lapointe. The Lapointes were long-time residents of the Town of Mount Royal. Dr. Leonard Lapointe was on staff at Sacré-Coeur and Cité de la Santé hospitals
in Montreal. At the latter, he was both a popular teacher and cardiologist who established an important cardiac rehabilitation program. In the late 1980' s, Leonard accepted to become a full-time cardiologist at the Hawkesbury General Hospital where he repeated his success in setting up a cardiac rehabilitation program emphasizing prevention as well as follow-up care. He continued to practice in Hawkesbury until age 80. An avid golfer, Leonard played in Montebello where he maintained a residence for many years and where he also was President of the Seigniory Club. After retirement, Leonard added bridge to his activities both in Hawkesbury and Scottsdale Arizona where he wintered. In addition to his wife Constance, he is survived by four children: Nicole and Michel (Beth Perry) of Montreal and Marc (Diane Pratt) and Yves (Liz Browne) of Scottsdale Arizona. He was grandfather to Caroline Diamant, Arielle, Luc, Matthew, Sarah, Samantha and Catherine Lapointe as well as step-grandfather to Heather and Amber Hallack. Funeral arrangements in trust: Berthiaume Funeral Home of Hawkesbury with visitation on Friday, February 17th from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. A funeral mass will
take place on, Saturday, February 18th
at 11a.m. at St. Jean-Baptiste Church
in L'Orignal. Donations to the Hawkesbury General Hospital foundation would be appreciated. Condolences may be conveyed by fax at: 613-632-1065, or you may visit www.salonfuneraireberthiaume.com