We are sad to announce the passing of Cheryl (age 77) peacefully on July 14th at the Dartmouth General Hospital after suffering a stroke.
She is survived by her Sister-in-law Pat Cassidy (Leahy) and Brother David Cochrane. She was predeceased by her husband of 52 years Wayne Leahy, parents David P and Beatrice Cochrane, and sister Liz Cochrane.
Cheryl was an RN graduating from the VG hospital and St FX in 1999 with Bachelor of Nursing. She worked in recovery room at the VG. Cheryl was an animal lover, she loved to play cards and loved to travel.
Cremation has taken place and any donations can be made to the SPCA or Hope for Wildlife in her memory
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01/16/2023
Leah McClare
Cheryl was my Dad's first cousin. I have very fond memories of visiting her and her husband Wayne and their beagle, Snoopy when I was a young girl. Both of them always kind and fun to spend time with. Deepest condolences on her passing.
08/04/2022
mary powell
08/02/2022
Mildred (Beazley) Pouw
Shocked to learn of Cheryl's passing. My deepest sympathy to her family. Cheryl was my manager when I worked in the ENT clinic. Millie (Beazley) Pouw
07/28/2022
Melba Holm, 350 Starboard, apt 404, Halifax, NS
So very sorry to hear of Cheryl's passing. We were classmates at the VGH school of nursing and shared a similar life of employment in various areas of health care. Will miss you at the reunion Cheryl. Rest in Peace dear colleague, you have earned it. Melba (Johnson) Holm
07/28/2022
Lois Benjamin
I am very saddened to hear of Cheryl's passing. We were nursing classmates at the VG, Class of 67. We lived just two doors apart and we were good friends. I was so happy to reconnect with her at our 50th reunion in 2017. Condolences to her family. Sincerely, Lois Benjamin
07/28/2022
Kim McGrath
Cheryl was my first nurse manager when I started my career on Thoracic Surgery. She had a wonderful sense of humor and was a pleasure to work with. She will always have a special place in my heart! My condolences to her family.
07/27/2022
Angela MacDonald
Sorry to hear of Cheryl's passing , she was my manager on 3B at V.G., RIP Cheryl. Angela MacDonald
07/26/2022
Deanna Wallace
To my dearest Auntie Cheryl i will lovevyou always as my god mother and my dad recollected a great memory growingvup out for lunch at a restaurant and i simply pointed out look the bugs on the table aka lobster our favorite NS meal shared. Love Deanna (Bolger) Wallace and my family Hannah, Sheldon and Nathaniel and Darryl Walllace you will always be remembered ❤
07/26/2022
Ruth Douglas
For Cheryl's family and friends my thoughts are with you. It was my pleasure to work with Cheryl on our VGH 50th reunion committee. She truly was a dedicated. caring person. Ruth Douglas
07/26/2022
Charleen Wornell
So very sorry to learn of Cheryl's passing. A VG classmate, Charleen Wornell
07/26/2022
Christine Heggelin
I am shocked and saddened to learn of Cheryl's passing. While we were both managers at the VG site, she was a wonderful support and collaborator for me. Also we were co-chairs of our V. G. Class of '67 , 50th Reunion Committee. It was a privilege to have worked with her then. My sympathy to you. Chris Heggelin
07/25/2022
Ed & Marilyn Linard
Our sympathy goes out to Cheryl's family. She was a good friend and a great card player.
07/25/2022
Joan Anderson
So sorry to hear of Cheryl's passing, she was my Manager when I worked on 3B ENT And OMF. I respected her highly and she was very good to me as an employee.
07/25/2022
Suzanne McIsaac
So sorry to hear about the passing of Cheryl. She hired me as a new grad RN and gave me some wonderful opportunities as a new nurse. I have thought about her often over the years . My sincere condolences to her loved one.
07/25/2022
Barbara Goulden
I am so sorry to hear about the passing of Cheryl.She was my nursing unit Manager on ENT at the V.G.H. My thoughts and prayers are with the family at this sad time
07/25/2022
Cory Giles
My condolences to the family on the loss of Cheryl. I first met her in the VGH as a thoracic surgery staff nurse, then manager for same area for many years. Later she was my manager on ENT, and OMFS on 3B. May she RIP.
07/25/2022
Carolyn Crowley
So sorry to hear about Cheryl. Loved her as my Nursing Manager and colleague.
07/25/2022
Joe Ann Vincent
My deepest sympathy to you. Cheryl was one of my supervisors when I worked at Capital Health. Cheryl was well liked by staff. I remember she has attended a meeting and was given an item to help relieve stress. Every time I went into her office to discuss work I would use it. I told her that when she retired she would have to give it to me. Sure enough she did. I still have it and think of her whenever I use it.
07/25/2022
Karen Cote
My deepest sympathy on the death of Cheryl.We will miss her at our VG class of 1967 reunion this September.I enjoyed working with her on the reunion committee 5 years ago.She was a lovely lady.Karen (Stoddard) Cote-Mann
07/25/2022
Jean Migel
So sorry to hear this sad news.Cheryl was a great Nurse Manager.Had pleasure of working under her for many years.
07/25/2022
Carol Mac Eachern
I am shocked to see this obituary. Cheryl was a long time friend and will be missed. Sincere sympathy to her family
07/25/2022
Cheryl Dyack
Deepest sympathy to David and Pat. I am so very sorry to hear of your loss.
07/20/2022
Rose Surette
My deepest sympathy to Pat and David. May you find comfort in knowing she is at peace.
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