Peacefully at Craigwiel Gardens, Ailsa Craig on Monday, September 16, 2019 of Lucan, at the age of 83. Cherished husband of Dorothy (Miller) Leitch for 63 years. Loving father of Diane and Ray, Donna and Randy, and Karen. Adored grandfather of David and Kristen, Donnie and Angie, Stephen and Patti, Courtney and Steve, Scott and Brittany. Great-grandfather of Katelyn, Hudson, Asher, Matthew, Bryce, Eva, Leah, Adalyn, and Noelle. Don will be missed by his step grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Dear brother and brother-in-law of Alice and George, Jean, Marjorie, Betty, Joan. Predeceased by parents Wilfred and Irene, his granddaughter, and siblings; Harold, Gerry and Theresa, Marie and Cecil, Jim, Jack, George, Lyle, and Carl.
Visitation will be held at Haskett Funeral Home, 223 Main Street, LUCAN on Thursday, September 19th from 12 noon until time of service at 1 PM. Cremation to follow.
Donations to Parkinson Society, or the charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family.
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Renee Kellerman
My condolences to Dorothy and Family. I have many great memories of Don. He was always welcoming!
phyllis gilbert
Dear Dorothy and girls. I,m so sorry to have missed Dons funeral… I just found out tomite… We had so much fun with you guys!!!!! He was so blessed to have such a great and happy family!!! I sure enjoyed your photos and you can get great comfort from them… A life well lived…!!!! take care…
ROBERT DAWE
My deepest condolences to all of Don’s family , My mother Pat Dawe worked with Don at ODC in Huron Park. . They all had many laughs together over the years.
Wayne Hall
Dorothy, Diane, Donna, Karen and Families. I am so sorry to hear of Don’s passing. It was so nice to get to know the Leitch family through Jim and Betty & Family. I used to have great chats with Don when we met on the street. He will be missed. Cherish the good times.
Nancy Park
To Dorothy, Diane, Donna and Karen: My deepest sympathy on the passing of your beloved husband and loving father. May you find joy and peace in all the happy times of your life together, and cherish those memories.
Best regards,
Nancy Park
Linda and Dale Froats
Dorothy and family, Thinking of you at this time and sending our sympathy in the loss of Don. He will be remembered by us as a Lucanite neighbour with a friendly smile and greetings always shared.
Susan Rollings
Dorothy, Diane, Donna and Karen: I am so sorry that I missed this visitation. We had wonderful times together and we offer our sincere condolences. He was one of a kind and always called me “the old boot”. Thinking of you all at this sad time but memories last forever and Don will be remembered with fondness. Love to you all. Sue and Glenn Rollings
Clive and Marilyn (nee Hearn) Bowden
Sending deepest condolences to the whole Leitch family. The pictures are beautiful, so many wonderful family memories. It reminds us of the fun and laughter, and the good times that will always keep your husband, father, and grandfather close. His light will shine on in your hearts and memories. Hugs to all of you!
Cathy and Bruce Cornish
Dear Dorothy, Diane, Donna and Karen and Families. Please except our sincere condolences. You are in our thoughts in this difficult time.
Hazel MacLeod
Dorothy and family,
Our sincere condolences in the loss of Don. Cherish the many memories.
Hazel & Wayne MacLeod
Joyce Sovereign
Dear Dorthey,girls and families
Sending each one of you my sympathy on Dons death,may God comfort you all in these sad days .Hope you can get a bit of comfort from the fact he is at peace now.Still hard to say that final goodbye.
Tracy Harrison
Dorothy, Girls and Families,
Sending you all our warmest and biggest HUGS…..you are in our hearts.
So sorry we can’t be there today, will definitely touch base this week.
Love
Tracy, Kim Harrison and Family
xoxoxo
Sheila Butchart
Dorothy, Diane. Donna and Karen
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Don had a privilege of being loved by three beautiful women and a zest for life
Love
Sheila Butchart
Jim and Helen Hearn
Dorothy, Diane, Donna, Karen and families,
Our sincere sympathy to your entire family at this sad time. Our thoughts are with you.
Jim and Helen
Helen Ryan
I’ve known Don since high school. Heaven has gained a wonderful glint and gleam of eyes, that will be a memory and treasure left behind as you mourn the passing of your loved one.
Thoughts, prayers and sympathy to the Leach family
Helen Ryan
Lori Hodgins
Diane Donna and karen and your mom , I am so sorry to hear about your dad and husband. It is absolutely devastating to lose a parent and friend . Thinking of you all.
Dennis/Kim Burt
I would like to send my condolences to both Randy/Donna and family. My wife and I grew up in Lucan knowing Don and his lovely family. I especially got to know Donna as a friend/coworker along with her husband Randy. It is never easy to say goodbye to a close family member. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Don’s entire family under these extreme emotional times. I know he will be missed as a husband, father, grandfather and a great grandfather. His accomplishments as a person speaks for itself.
Rest In Peace.
Jean Bieber Deluce
Sorry to hear of Don passing Dorthy. He was always laughing & joking. I send my condolence to the Leitch family. He will be missed by many friends.
Bev & Isa Rabbets
Alice & George Hales: Sorry to hear of your brothers passing. We are thinking of you at this time.
Barry & Cheryl Leitch
Aunt Dorothy, Diane, Donna, Karen and all of the Leitch family. we are so sad to hear about Uncle Don. The pictures you shared are a wonderful tribute of his life, clearly filled with joy, happiness and much love. You are all blessed to have had so many wonderful times (even though it’s never enough), that will now be memories forever in your hearts. May God hold each of you in the palm of his hand to comfort you in the days ahead. Hugs to all.
Sharon and Gord Blane
Our sincere sympathy go out to your families. May all your treasured memories of Don bring you comfort.
Elizabeth (Betty) Marlene White
So sorry to hear of Don’s passing, condolences to all the family members. Take care of yourselves
Linda Upcott
So sorry to hear. Wish I could be there. Sending hugs to you all
MARY AND ED PEMBLETON
DORTHY AND FAMILY WE ARE SORRY TO HEAR OF DONS PASSING AND SEND OUR CONDOLANCES TO ALL
Gary and Linda Hayter
Dorothy and Family. Gary and I are so sorry to hear of Don’s passing. We to have a lot of good memories. Prayers, and thoughts are with you all, at this difficult time.
John & Mary Walls
To the Leitch Family;
Thinking of you at this sad time.
Brenda and Gord Moon
Dear Dorothy, Diane, Donna, Karen, and families,
We’re so sorry to hear of Don’s passing.. He will be remembered. The pictures show he was always surrounded by Love.
Our sincere condolences are sent to all of you.
Dave & Linda Smith
Dorothy, Diane, Donna & Karen – sorry to hear of your loss. Thoughts and prayers go out to you all.
John and Debbie Wonnacott
Diane, Donna and Karen…so sorry to hear about your dad. It’s heartbreaking to lose a parent.
Vic & Denise Capitano
Dorothy, Diane, Donna, Karen and families,
You are all in our thoughts and prayers at this sad time. May you find comfort in your cherished memories, as they will keep him alive in your hearts forever.
Margaret Prout
Dorothy and girls and the Leitch family.
Sincere condolences to all of you. Don certainly enjoyed his family life as you can see by all
the happier times. May you find comfort in your photos and special memories that each and
everyone of you hold. One well lived life makes a difference forever.
Thinking of you!
Jan Berman
Very best neighbour anyone could ask for! We rarely agreed on anything but the Leafs! We did have lots of laughs finding a compromise on the rest though! I will miss him.
My heartfelt condolences to all you girls and please give your Mom a hug for me.
Harry & Judy Bond
Dorothy, girls and family… we are so sorry to hear of Don’s passing, I will never forget his laugh and all the fun we had whenever we were in his company. Please accept our deepest condolences.
Harry & Judy Bond
Nancy Bieber
Dorothy girls and families. I am so sorry to hear fo Don’s passing. All the wonderful memories you have of your years together will help you through this difficult time. I know there was always lots of laughter when you all got together. Thinking of you all. Nancy Bieber
Dave & Sharen Newman
He,s been great friend, I will miss him, condolence to all.
Louise Gennaro and family
My condolences to your family at this time of loss I have fond memories as a child with Don and the whole family. Such a sweet and adoring family. Much love to you all at this time.
Carrie morgan
So sorry for your loss. Prayers to the whole family.
Brenda Montpetit (Parnall)
Mrs Leitch, Diane, Donna and Karen
So sorry to hear of your loss. I hope all your memories help you get through this very difficult time.
You now have a new Angel to watch over you always.
Louise McKnight
My sincere condolences to all the family, I have some great memories with Don and looking at these pictures you all do too.
Evelyn Vincent
Dorothy and family,
Sincere sympathy in your great loss. I remember Don well. Praying that the good memories help bring peace and comfort
Jeff Young
So Sorry to hear of Dons passing
Tom Hearn
I’m so sorry to hear this sad news. A lot of great memories as shown through your pictures. You have my condolences.
Heather Louise Benner
Dear Dorothy , Leitch girls and family….So sorry to be reading about the passing of Don…I truly loved getting a glimpse into the “pictures” of Dons life…I can almost hear the girls laughter in those photos as they tease their Dad and enjoy many family fun-filled get togethers complete with crazy antics and mischief…Don left behind a wonderful legacy with many treasured memories….Hold each other close as you travel this difficult journey…Sending sympathy and Hugs…Don and Heather
Gary & Donna
Aunt Dorothy & family
Our thoughts are with you at this time. Uncle Don will be forever in our hearts.
Keith and Jeanette Simpson
Dorothy, girls and all the Leitch family we were sad to read about Don. As the pictures show you had many good times over the years. Remember them.