Brigitte Marguerite Leard
December 21, 1933 - November 12, 2009
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Brigitte Marguerite Leard
December 21, 1933 - November 12, 2009
Obituary
Leard, Brigitte M., 75 years young, passed away on November 12, 2009. Born December 21, 1933 in Paris, France, of a French mother and an American father. Raised in war-torn Paris, she was the oldest of six children. Brigitte attended Catholic parochial school as a young girl. She moved to Southern California in 1955, married in 1955 and lived in Huntington Beach for 46 years. Surf City was her home. She loved raising her family, entertaining, cooking and gardening. She placed little value on material wealth, but instead, devoted herself to the living, especially those struggling under the weight of difficult challenges.
She leaves behind a son, Edwin Jr. of Laguna Hills, and three daughters, Genevieve Gigi of Aliso Viejo, Martine of Laguna Niguel, and Dominique of Aguanga, CA. She is also survived by 10 grandchildren and one great-grandson.
Catholic Mass at St. Bonaventure, in Huntington Beach on Thursday, November 19, 2009 at 10AM, followed by burial at Good Shepherd Cemetery in Huntington Beach.
18 responses to Brigitte Marguerite Leard
Charles Crook says:
November 16, 2009
Aunt Arienne:
You are the true embodiment of love, and your beautiful spirit will continue to touch us for an eternity.
Diane Leard says:
November 16, 2009
Maman,
Because of you, I have a wonderful husband and two beautiful daughters for which I will be eternally grateful. You did a terrific job raising your son.
Edwin Leard Jr. says:
November 16, 2009
Maman-
Ton fils t’adore – toujour, toujour. A bientot, ma petite.
Ton petit Lolo
Danielle Leard says:
November 17, 2009
Dear Meme,
It’s amazing how you survived all of those times, but I know it had to come to an end. And if I could, I would draw a picture of you in heaven in this guestbook. God bless you. I love you! Love, Danielle
Noreen Kearney-Johnson says:
November 17, 2009
Mrs. Leard,
Our lovely French neighbor…my beautiful “Mom”, across the street…my Mother’s best friend…my childhood best friend’s Maman…en Francaise…”J’adore toujour”. I will miss you, and remember you always. Thank you, for being in my life. We have all been blessed in knowing you, and our lives have been enriched. Bless you, Noreen
P.S..please give my Mom and Dad a hug…as you too are an angel now.