Carol Leonard
Issue #87 - January 10, 2021
This edition of Sky Studio is dedicated to Carol Leonard
who joined former colleagues in Sky Studio, January 8, 2021.
Her family says, “Carol showed her love through action. Her home and her heart were always open to anyone who needed her.” To anyone knowing Carol Leonard from her time in radio sales at CJNR in Blind River and later at CKCY, she’ll be remembered with as much kindness as what she radiated to her coworkers and clients. Following the 1977 merger of Algonquin and Hyland companies to make Huron, Carol and Paul relocated from Queen Street and became part of the 119 East St broadcasting operation, with Paul being CKCY radio Sales Manager.
Lou Turco, sales colleague and morning announcer at the time with CJIC and CKCY, and his wife Sandra both remember Carol as always smiling, being a positive support for Paul and dedicated to her family. Sandra notes, “Lou had the honour of working with her as well as Paul. Our memory of her is being kind and always friendly in the workplace as well as at company functions." Lou adds, “She was one of those individuals that one only has positive thoughts of when you think of her.”
Mari Eagle-Nichols, radio sales secretary, remembers Carol as many do, “quiet and patient.” Another recalls she was a dedicated and reliable sale representative and could be counted on to get the job done.
Starting in Blind River, Carol worked with husband Paul who, in addition to radio sales, had roles reporting sports and doing hockey play by play. He was station manager at CJNR in Blind River when Algonquin Radio and TV also operated CKCY, Sault Ste. Marie, CKNR in Elliot Lake and CKNS, Espanola.
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LEONARD, Carol Ann (nee Miller) - Obituary - Sault Ste. Marie - SooToday.com