Passed away suddenly at Stratford General Hospital on March 26, 2022 of RR 4 Seaforth at the age of 88. Len was born on February 26, 1934 in London to the late Basil and Irene (Thompson) O’Rourke. Beloved husband and best friend of wife Audrey (Kemp) (Malone) O’Rourke. Proud father of daughters Vicki and Rick Craig of Caledon, Patti and Henry Hendriks of Brucefield, Gail and Barry Riehl of Holland Centre, and Anne Marie and Marty Bedard of Seaforth, sons David and Trina O’Rourke of Hensall, James O’Rourke of London, and Bob Malone and Suanne Smith of Dublin. Adored grandfather “Papa” of Breanna and Connor Craig, Brittney, Tyler (Emily) and Kylie Hendriks, Kim (Adam) Albers, Craig (Danielle) Riehl, and Kayla (Lucas) Keffer, Jared (Danielle), Kyle (Laura), Ryan O’Rourke, Scott, and Taylor Malone, Megan, and Lauren Bedard, Alysha (Tom) MacEwan, Kiera (Tyler) Mitchell, and McKenna Vere, and 9 great grandchildren. Dear brother-in-law of Dorothy Rose of Cambridge. Predeceased by son Gary Malone, sisters-in-law Donna Rose, Helen Rolph, Irene Uniac & Jean Kemp, brothers-in-law Lloyd and Roy (Mickey) Kemp, Laverne Rose, Earl Rose and Bob Uniac.
Len spent his career as a Stationary Engineer. He was a passionate farmer, both on his hobby farm and on his children’s farms. Supporting the interests of his grandchildren was very important to him.
Visitation will be held at Haskett Funeral Home, 87 Goderich Street West, SEAFORTH on Tuesday evening from 5 – 8 PM. Registration for visitation is required and appreciated. Please click “Register Now” below to register.
Len’s Funeral Mass will be held at St. James Catholic Church, 22 Victoria Street, Seaforth on Wednesday, March 30th at 11 AM. Cremation to follow with interment St. James Catholic Cemetery, Seaforth in the spring. Registration is not required to attend Mass.
For those unable to attend Mass, the family invites you to join with them from the comfort of your home. Stream the service live or at your convenience by visiting www.facebook.com/haskettfh.
Thank you to Dr. Kluz and the medical teams at Seaforth Community Hospital and Stratford General Hospital. Thank you, as well, to the paramedics that cared for Len.
In lieu of flowers, donations are welcome to Seaforth Community Hospital Foundation or a charity of your choice.
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Janice& Brett Finlayson
Our deepest sympathy to you Audrey and family always enjoyed Len honking as he went by when we were on the farm big hugs to all ♥️♥️♥️
Geraldine Wilson
Dear Audrey, sending my love and prayers to you. I am remembering many fun times spent together. My sincere sympathy to all the family, Geraldine Wilson.
Ann Preszcator
Dear Audrey and Family:
My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time.
Jim and Marian Finlayson
Audrey and families,
We are so sorry to hear of Len’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time. Your memories will be a comforting gift for all of you.
Marion Taylor and Mariah Gilmar
The O’Rourke Family
May you find comfort in the care and concern that surrounds you in this time of sorrow,,, sending sympathy, hugs and prayers .. may the Lord wrap you in his love and bring you peace
Mariah Gilmar and Marion Taylor
Bill Duffy
So sorry to hear of Lens passing my sympathies to all the Orourke Families.
Eleanor Stanlake
To Len’s family,
Our sincere condolences on Len’s passing. We have many happy memories of holiday celebrations with Len and family throughout our childhood.
Eleanor and Barb Stanlake
Darlene Cronin
To Audrey and families
We just heard of Len’s passing and would like to offer our sympathies to everyone.
Jerome & Darlene Cronin
Doug and Pat Stanlake
Audrey and family
So sorry to learn of Len’s passing. Our condolences to the whole family. So glad I was able to chat with him a few of months a go to reminisce alot of good memories.
Doug
Mary Lou Henry
Audrey and family,
My deepest sympathy to you and your family. My thoughts are with you.
Deb & Gord Phillips
Our sincerest condolences to Dave Trina and Audrey and the whole family.
Cherish all the fond memories.
Len was a great and hard working man.
Deb and Gord Phillips
Marlene& Dave de Vries
Dear Audrey and families,
Our deepest sympathy . Our thoughts and prayers are with you,. Cherish the Memories.💕
Marg Pavkeje
Sorry to hear about Len’s passing. Thinking of you and your family.
Marg
Glenda Feeney
Audrey and family. Thinking of you all at this difficult time. Cherish all the memories Len has left you and remember all the great family times you had together. Hugs and prayers to you all. 💜Glenda Feeney and family
Christine Heard
Audrey and Family, my deepest sympathy to you all, Len is in my thoughts and prayers
Hugs to you all
Christine Heard
Gerry & Nancy O’Reilly
To Audrey & all the O’Rourke families. We are sorry to hear of Len’s passing. He had a wonderful sense of Irish wit & humour. The collections of photos in his obituary was astounding. Treasure the great memories. Gerry & Nancy O’Reilly
Carol Coleman
David, Trina, Patti, Henry, Vicki & families,
I was sorry to learn of your dad’s passing. Please accept my heartfelt condolences as you say goodbye for now. Treasure your favourite memories always. May he rest in peace.
Carol (Ross) & John Coleman
Joan Roe
Vicki, Audrey and all of your family, we wish to express our deepest sympathy at this difficult time. May all the love and memories comfort you, keeping him close to your heart.
Rob & Joan (Flanagan) Roe
Sue Lane
Audrey and family,
We are very sorry to hear of Len’s passing. Please accept our condolences and prayers.
Sue and Tony Lane
Tom & Ruth(Luoma) Richardson
Ruth and I want to send our condolence out to Audrey and all of Len,s family.
May you rest assured that is resting and is at peace.
May God Bless you all.
Heather McDougall
To Audrey and all the family. May the comfort of family and friends give you strength for today and the days to come. Sincere sympathy.
Heather McDougall
Colleen Kerslake
Audrey and family :
So sorry to hear about Len.
My thoughts are with all of you
Hugs
Colleen
Bill & Kim, Colton, Quaid Preszcator
Our sincere condolences to you all and may the happy memories make you smile again during this sad time.
The Preszcator family
Greg & Brenda Dayman
Dave & Family
Sending our Condolences. Thinking of you!
Cook
Dear Audrey and all members of Len’s family. Our deepest sympathy on the passing of Len.
Please know that you are all in our prayers.
Larry and Helen
Cindy Dorssers
My sincere condolences to all the families. Thinking and praying for you at this very sad time.
Hugs, Cindy & Kevin
Pat Taylor
Audrey and family – I am sorry for the loss of Leonard. Didn;’t know him at the start of your marriage but the more often i would meet you and him, the more I knew he was a lifelong partner who would provide much fun and enjoyment throughout the years. May the good memories of times past help you in the days ahead. Pat Taylor and Gerald
Janet and Bill Erskine
We are so sorry for your loss.Sending love and prayers❤️
Dave Frayne
To Len’s family and friends:
Sorry to learn of Len’s passing. My condolences to all.
Len was a familiar face at my parent’s store on his way to work at the canning factory.
Sandra Henderson
Audrey & Family
Deepest sympathies to all of you. Please know you are all in our thought, prayers and our heart.
Jeff & Sandi Henderson
Maureen Wildfong
Dear Audrey, Vicki, Patti, Gail, Anne Marie, David, James, Bob and all their families. Len was such a great family man who I always admired Audrey you and Len together were so admired. My heartful condolences to each and everyone. Len rest in peace. You will always be in our hearts
Lorraine Bettles
Audrey, Anne Marie and Marty Bedard, and families.
We are so sorry to hear of Len’s passing. He was a wonderful man.
Lorraine Bettles and Charles Campbell
Dorothy Medd + Russ Jackson
Audrey and Families:
Sincere sympathy on the loss of Len. Sending prayers and hugs.
HILRITA ARTS
Len was a kind, honest fellow and neighbor. He will be missed. May your memories dry your eyes,
lighten your heavy heart and put a smile on your face in the days to come.
Our sympathies to Audrey and the Families.
Hilrita and John Arts
Laura Flynn (Devereaux)
Audrey and Anne Marie,
My deepest sympathy to all of you and your family.
May his soul Rest In Peace.
Colleen Rowland Eickmeier
Sending my most heartfelt condolences to Audrey, Vicki, Patti, Gail, Anne Marie, David, James, Bob and all their families. Len has been part of our family for years as a valued friend to my parents. He livened up many social gatherings, and was there with a helping hand and encouraging words during the tough times. He leaves a legacy of good humor, good will, good deeds, and good family. He will be missed!
Brian and Janet Keys and family
Audrey and family…we are deeply sorry for your loss. Keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers at this time.
RIP Len 🙏
Mary-Marg Murtha
I am so very sorry for your loss, Audrey and family. Len is a very special man who “walked-the-talk” in so many ways. May the peace of Christ be his resting place
Janice Carnochan
Deepest sympathy to the entire family. Keep your memories close. Sending big hugs.
Gord and Janice Carnochan
Mary Longstaff
Dear Audrey and Family.
I would like to extend our condolences to you and your family.
Mary Longstaff and Family.
Christine Cairns
Audrey and family….Ann Marie, Marty, Megan and Lauren…
I was very sorry to hear about Len.
I will always remember him as a quiet, sincere man…who always had a smile for us when the kids were creating havoc in your pool! He was always so good with Logan whenever we would visit.
We will be thinking of you all during this time.
Our thoughts will be with you.
Christine, Brodie and Logan Cairns
Robert and Rita Core
We are so sorry to hear of Lens’s passing. Our prayers and sympathy with you and your family at this special time. He will be remembered as a wonderful family man.
Anja McGowan
My heart is with all of the families. I’m sorry for your loss. Keep the good memories close.
Marg and Bill Turner
Vicki and family. So sorry to hear of the loss of your dad. May your memories bring you comfort in the difficult days ahead.
Ron and Rose Marcy
Our sympathy to you, Audrey, and all your family in the passing of your husband, Len.
You are in your prayers.
Ron & Rose Marcy
Mary Ellen Williamson
Audrey and family.
Please accept my sincere sympathy in your loss. Cherish all those wonderful memories.
Mary Ellen (Doyle) Williamson
Carolanne Doig
My sincerest sympathy to the O’Rourke family members
Kevin & Leigh
Audrey & entire Family
Sorry to hear about Len – was always a fun guy to talk to & will be missed ! Thinking about you all !
Kevin & Leigh Melady
John , Karen, Menheere, & Family
Audrey and Families
Time cannot steal the treasures that we carry in our hearts
R.I.P. LEN
Avonbank
Kayla, Lucas & Family
From all of us at Avonbank we send our deepest sympathies to you and your family during this difficult time.
James Maloney
Sorry to hear of Lens passing.
Danny and Sharon Murray
So sorry to hear of Len’s passing..we wish to express our sincere sympathy to the entire O’Rourke family
Keith Murray / Cindy Partridge
Sorry to hear about the loss of Len – he was a great guy! THpights and condolences are extended to the entire family.
Sue and Rob Nigh
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this sad time 🙏
Teresa Hickey
Sending our condolences to all of Len’s family, the O’Rourke’s were neighbours & friends for years.
Teresa(Devereaux) & Jim Hickey
O’Rourke
Audrey and family.
Our deepest sympathy during this difficult time. May the happy memories fill your heart with joy, when the days are long in sorrow. May Len find eternal rest.
Bryan and Linda
Rudy jansen
Sincere sympathies to Audrey and Lens Families So sad for so many members of this lovely family. God bless Len who is now at rest. Love Rudy Mary
Patrick Rowland
Dear Audrey and family, sincerest condolences on the passing of Len! A good man and a good friend to so many! Prayers and thoughts. Pat,Anita and Michael Rowland.
Wanda Dietz
Audrey & all your family – my sincere condolences to you for the loss of Len. You will miss him.
Wanda Dietz
Joe Steffler
David, Trina, Marty and Anne Marie
So sorry to hear of Len’s passing.
May he Rest In Peace.
John and Anne Middegaal
Our deepest sympathy Audrey and family.May you remember the good times.
Shanna & Greg Core
Our sincere condolences to all of Len’s family. He was a wonderful man who will always be remembered!
Ken and Anne Murray
To Len’s family…may he Rest In Peace and may your memories bring you peace. You will be in our prayers.
Chris & Donna Kemp
Our Deepest Condolence to you Aunt Audrey and Your Family. You are in our Thoughts and Prayers.
Love Chris & Donna Kemp
Joanne Dorssers
Audrey my deepest sympathy to you and your family.
John & Michelle Wilson
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you….sendings hugs💕
Melonie Miller
Dave & Trina .. our condolences to you and your families on the loss of your father.
Barry & Melonie Miller
Paul & Cathy Hulley
Our deepest and heartfelt sympathies go out to you all at this very sad and difficult time. Cherish the wonderful memories forever in your hearts.
Ralph and Dianne Wood
We want to extend our heartfelt sympathy to Audrey and all your family.
May your memories comfort you and bring peace to your heart.❤️Ralph and Dianne Wood
Bryan and Lynda Vincent
Dear Audrey, Vicki, Patti, Gail, Anne Marie, David, Jamie, Bob and your families. We are so sorry to hear about Len passing away. Thinking of all of you at this time.
Pat & Laverne Wallace
Audrey and Family , we were very sorry to hear about Len , our deepest sympathy to all of you.
Jerry &Linda Traquair
Dear David, Trina and family,
We are so very sorry for your loss.
Brian & Karen Nigh
Our sympathies to all of Len’s family at this sad time.
Mary & Jim Barnes
Deepest sympathy Audrey and family during this sad time. Know that Len is resting in eternal peace and happiness.
Mary & Jim
Sue Riley
Dave. Sending deepest sympathy!
Keith and Kim Hurman and family
To Audrey and all family , we offer are sincere condolences for loss of Len. He will be greatly missed by anyone that crossed his path.
Ken and Elaine DeCorte
Dear Audrey and Family
Our sincere condolences on the passing of Len. Thinking of you.
Joan Stapleton
My deepest sympathy to you Audrey and to the families during this difficult time—My prayers are with you
whyte
May your memories keep your hearts happy.
Regi and Bill
Erin Traquair
Dave, Trina and family, offering sincere condolences, wishing you peace and love as you remember your Dad.
Big hugs from your neighbours and friends,
Erin Traquair, Jamie, Taya, Eva and Ryan Cornish.
Jo Van Loon and Cinth Vogels
Our sincerest condolences Audrey and families. Lots of good memories will help you through this sad time! A life well lived!
Leona Nigh
So sorry to read of Lens passing, Audrey, My thoughts & prayers are with you & your family. May you have many fond memories. R. I. P.
Leona Nigh
Danny & Nancy Smith
Audrey, Dave and families
So sorry to hear of Lens passing.
Nancy commented to me how he would ask if she was working and to say hi to her on his visits to A&W.
I have many memories and stories (all good) from the 16-17 years I worked with him at the canning factory.
He was a good friend and colleague.
Danny and Nancy Smith
Bob and Helen Coates
Our condolences to Audrey and family for your loss. Bob remembers the good times when Len and he worked at the canning factory in Exeter.
Gerda Vanden Hoven
Sorry to hear of Len’s passing. May your faith and love of family and friends comfort you during this time of great sorrow. With heartfelt sympathy. Gerda & Cor Vanden Hoven
Elaine Corbett
Vicki, David and family,
My deepest sympathies to you and your family in the loss of your father. Cherish your memories to help you through this difficult time and the days ahead.
Sincerely, Elaine
Devereaux
Dear Audrey, Vicki, Patti, Gail, Anne Marie, David, Jamie, Bob and families,
Our sincere condolences on the loss of Len. The O’Rourke family have been wonderful neighbours and friends for generations. May God grant him eternal rest.
Eleanor and Joan
Anne Melady
Audrey,
So sorry to hear of Lens death. My condolences to you and your family.
Kevin and Debbie Bennewies
Sending our sincerest condolences to Audrey and the entire family. Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire family at such a difficult time.
Marlene Ingram
Audrey and family ,so try for your loss .
Terry & Ann Kramers
Audrey and Families,
We are truly sorry to hear of Len’s passing. Please accept our sincere condolences at this sad and difficult time.
Terry & Ann Kramers
Gwen Hugill
Dear Audrey snd Family
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. We will all miss his great sense of humour.
Gwen and James Hugill
Gerry and Cheryl McLaughlin
Audrey, Anne Marie, Marty and family:
Our deepest sympathy for your loss of Len. Our thoughts and prayers to all at this very difficult time. Gerry and Cheryl McLaughlin
Catherine Melady
My deepest sympathy Audrey & family. Thinking of all of you , my thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad and difficult time.
Richard and Mary
Our deepest sympathy for your sudden loss. Thoughts and prayers.
Richard and Mary Verberne
Ellen Murphy
Audrey and family. Sorry to read of lens passing. My sympathy to you all at this time.
Paul and JoAnne Matthews
Audrey we are so very sorry for your great loss.
Our prayers go out to you and your family.
Joe Feeney
So sorry to hear of Len’s passing.You are all in our thoughts and prayers. Joe&Rose
Karen Cronin
Audrey and family
May the love of family and friends and your treasured memories help you find the strength to face the difficult days ahead. Len was a wonderful friend and neighbour. My sympathy to all of you.
Karen
Marnie Merkel
Thinking of you all at this very difficult time. May all the memories you share carry you through the challenges of the days ahead.
Love Marnie & Max
Brad and Jayne Walsh
Wishing our sincerest condolences to you Audrey and your family. Sending healing prayers.
Karen Murphy
Audrey and family,
I am so sorry for the loss of Len. He was a lifelong friend and neighbour. Many fond memories of him. He will be missed so much.
Karen Murphy