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Donald (Don) James Leonard

11/9/2019

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1948 – 2019
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It is with great sorrow that we, the family, announce the passing of Donald (Don)James Leonard. Surrounded by members of his loving family, he passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 9th, 2019 at  the age of 71,  losing his battle with Cancer.
 
Born in Newfoundland and raised on Bell Island until he moved to  Toronto, then Cambridge and then settled in Kitchener, Ontario, where he worked for many years until his retirement. He enjoyed his passion of many different things and pleasures with family and friends. His love of sports; Hockey (Leafs), Baseball (Jays), and Basketball (Raptors) and we can’t forget about his love of Old Cars (his 1964 1/2 MUSTANG) and Drag Races on Young Street.
 
He could strike up a conversation with anyone and tell stories of the past for hours and we all would sit listening, smiling, laughing and just enjoying the moment. Donald lived a simple life, a great life. He loved every moment of it.  Don hated no one and loved everyone, He filled everyone around him with smiles, laughter, joy and love. Donald will be missed and remembered by many.

Loving and devoted husband of Susan Leonard (nee Legge) Cherished father of his daughters LeeAnn Leonard (Little One), Kelly Power (Mike) and of his son Jeff Leonard (Cristy) His legacy will be fondly remembered by his many grandchildren and his two great-grandchildren. Dear brother of Rob, Ron, Peggy and Elaine. Predeceased by his parents Frank and Margaret (Pynn) Leonard, by his brother Frank and his Sister Alice.

At Don’s request, there will be no visitation or service. Cremation has taken place. A private family burial will take place where Donald will be brought home to rest in Bell Island, Newfoundland.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Thursday, November 21st, 2019 from  5 - 8pm at Galtview Restaurant, 693 Coronation Blvd., Cambridge, Ontario.

In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Don may be made to Grand River Regional Cancer Centre.

Messages and condolences may be left for the family at www.tricitycremations.com or 519.772.1237. Please visit Don's obituary notice on Facebook.
10 Comments
Kelly power
11/12/2019 06:19:58 pm

I will miss you dad forever and a day till we meet again

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Debbie and John Collins
11/12/2019 06:58:58 pm

Sue sorry to hear of Don's passing . Condolences going to you and your family.

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Theresa Allan ( nee Burke )
11/12/2019 08:14:37 pm

I am sad to hear that Don has died . I send my condolences to all of Don's family and friends . May you have many happy and loving memories of your times with Don .

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Ron Leonard
11/12/2019 08:31:35 pm

Sue, there are no words I can say that can describe my sorrow for your loss. If there ever is anything that we can do to help please don’t hesitate to ask.
Rest in eternal peace peace Don, till we meet again.

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Darleen Kuntz
11/12/2019 09:20:53 pm

Condolences to the family. My thoughts and prayers with all of you

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Sheri Russell Kydoba
11/12/2019 09:45:23 pm

My deepest Condolences to Sue and family.
Your in our thoughts and prayers.🙏🙏

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Diane Carroll
11/12/2019 11:02:21 pm

My condolences to you and your family Sue, and all the Leonard family. Rest in Peace Don.

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Jim Anderson
12/13/2019 02:40:17 pm

Very saddened to learn of Don's passing, which i found out only today ( Dec 13th 2019) . Don and i worked "together at Kraus Carpets for many years. Though on opposite sides of the labour relations table, often adversarial, equallly often we agreed on many things and issues. Don always had the interests of others at heart. We were friend- attagonists in the best of ways when it came to hockey and politics ecen after we left Kraus. Very saddened by his passing.

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Barry Bowden
12/14/2019 11:10:41 am

So saddened to hear of Don's passing. RIP. You were one of a kind.

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Cathy Koebel (Stever)
8/22/2021 09:56:18 pm

Sue I am sorry to hear of Don's passing.

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