It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Leroy Close on Saturday, September 6, 2025, at The Moncton Hospital. Leroy was born in Fredericton, NB, to the late Percy and Viola Close.
He will be dearly missed by his best friend, wife, nurse… his angel as he called her, Krista Close, daughters; April (Rob) Close, Tricia (Ralph) Tilley, Jessica (Chris) Yeomans, Candace (Anthony) Stright, and Melissa (Michael) Yeomans, sisters; Mae Close, Carol (Michel) LeBlanc, Marg Close, and Maxine (Wayne) Close, brothers; Donnie Close, Garnet Close, Murray Close, Brian (Elda) Close, his grandchildren; Corey-Dale, Ashley, Devan, Kaylee, Cole, Parker, Blake, Brooke, Tayven, Sophia, Liam, Madeline, Alina, Ayden, Dakota, Calysto, and Rayleigh and his many great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
Aside from his parents, Leroy was predeceased by his son Leroy Jr. Close, a brother Eddie Close, a sister Nancy Mason and a brother-in-law Ken Rector.
Leroy was a wild soul, with a zest for life. Always living life, a bit on the dangerous side. Whether that was driving a bit recklessly with anything that had wheels... or home renovations that usually left him injured. His sense of humour always had people laughing (or offended), and always the life of the party. Family meant everything to him, he especially looked forward to the yearly family camping trip with all the daughters and grandchildren.
Leroy always had a passion for fitness & health. Even doing bodybuilding competitions in his younger years. At the age of 72 he had a goal for himself to enter one more competition when he was 73… sadly cancer had other plans.
If he wasn’t at the gym, renovating the house, or hiking, he was out riding his Harley with his wife, daughter, sister & brother-in-law. One of his proudest moments was watching his daughter ride with him... and ride exactly like him. Those memories will be cherished forever by his daughter.
A celebration of his life will be held on Wednesday, September 10, 2025, from 6:00pm to 8:00pm at Cobb’s Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 330 Whitepine Road Riverview (506-869-2007).
A special thank you to The Moncton Hospital trauma staff and paramedics, your support and kindness were deeply appreciated.
Donations in his memory can be made to South Street Sobey Cancer Support Centre or to the charity of the donor’s choice.