Phyllis Marie Leaman

LEAMAN – Phyllis Marie, 84, of Milton, passed away peacefully in Queens General Hospital, Liverpool, on Tuesday August 4, 2020.
Born in River Philip Centre, N.S., Phyllis was a daughter of the late Ottie and Alice (Bond) Perry.
After graduating from Springhill High School, Phyllis attended the Provincial Normal School and came to Liverpool at the age of 18 to begin teaching and after 5 years transferred to Milton School where she completed 35 years of teaching. During her teaching years, she continued her studies and graduated from Acadia University (BA). Along with teaching and studying , she was, for sometime Secretary of N.S. Math Teachers Association. She served as assistant to prepare the very first Education T.V. broadcast in N.S. (Gd. 8 Math). She was also on the committee that chose the very first computers for Queens County Schools. She always took great pride in her students and their accomplishments in life as well as school. Phyllis was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and sister. She was a past member of The Liverpool Business and Professional Women, Liverpool Golf Club, Liverpool Curling Club and active in the Milton Community Association. Being very passionate about her faith, she served on many committees of Milton Christian Church, including serving as a deacon, and a board member. Phyllis and Gerry enjoyed many years of travel and spent many winters in Florida. Her pleasant manner will be missed by many.
Phyllis is survived by her daughter Anne (Darrell) Conrad of Milton; son Bruce (Vicki) of Liverpool; grandchildren Colby and Christopher Conrad, Brendon and Brooke Leaman and Adam Smith; great grandchildren Aria and Shae Conrad; sister Hazel Brock of Winnipeg, MB.
She was predeceased by her loving husband Gerry, daughter Janet, grandson Daniel and brother Leo.
Cremation has taken place under the direction of Chandlers’ Funeral Home, Liverpool, NS. A graveside memorial service will be held Monday August 10, 2020 at 7:30 pm in Milton Community Cemetery, Milton, NS. Family flowers only, donations may be made to the Queens General Hospital Foundation or the Milton Christian Church; Disciples of Christ. Online condolences may be made to www.chandlersfuneral.com