Obituary for Harry Richard Leach
The Leach family is saddened to announce the passing of Harry Richard Leach on January 27th, 2020. After a courageous struggle with cancer, he passed with his family by his side at the V.O.N. Sakura House in his 85th year.
Born to the late Archie and Margaret (Scott) Leach, Harry lived most all of his life in the Brownsville area before becoming a resident of Tillsonburg. He was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed fishing and snowmobiling. Harry lived his values of hard work and honesty. He was a dedicated volunteer firefighter of the Brownsville Fire Department for over 20 years. Harry and his brother Donald operated Leach Bros. Trucking for 50 years. Harry was cherished by his wife and best friend Shirley (Bowen) Leach for 62 years. Beloved father and father-in-law to Brian and Maryanne Leach of Norwich, and Jane and Erwin Dely of Vanessa. Proud and loving “Pa” to granddaughters Jena (Kyle) and Lauren Dely. He was adored by many nieces and nephews. Survived by his sister, Edith Burgess (late Russell) of Tillsonburg. Predeceased by 5 siblings; Harold Leach (late Ila), Laura Corbett (late Jack), Donald Leach (late Patsy), and Margaret Kipp (late Charles).
In keeping with Harry’s wishes cremation has taken place. Everyone is invited to attend a Celebration of Harry’s Life, which will be held on Saturday, February 1st, 2020 at the MAURICE J. VERHOEVE FUNERAL HOMES – BURIAL AND CREMATION SERVICES INC., 262 Broadway Street, Tillsonburg. Visitation 10:00 am to 1:00 pm. Memorial Service in the funeral home chapel at 1:00 pm by Troy Kitching. Luncheon to follow at the Mount Elgin Community Centre – 333204 Plank Line, Mount Elgin, ON. Donations in Harry’s memory to the “Canadian Cancer Society (Lung Cancer Research)” would be gratefully acknowledges by the family and may be made through the Maurice J. Verhoeve Funeral Homes- Burial and Cremation Service Inc., 262 Broadway Street, Tillsonburg (519-842-4238), entrusted with all funeral arrangements.
Born to the late Archie and Margaret (Scott) Leach, Harry lived most all of his life in the Brownsville area before becoming a resident of Tillsonburg. He was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed fishing and snowmobiling. Harry lived his values of hard work and honesty. He was a dedicated volunteer firefighter of the Brownsville Fire Department for over 20 years. Harry and his brother Donald operated Leach Bros. Trucking for 50 years. Harry was cherished by his wife and best friend Shirley (Bowen) Leach for 62 years. Beloved father and father-in-law to Brian and Maryanne Leach of Norwich, and Jane and Erwin Dely of Vanessa. Proud and loving “Pa” to granddaughters Jena (Kyle) and Lauren Dely. He was adored by many nieces and nephews. Survived by his sister, Edith Burgess (late Russell) of Tillsonburg. Predeceased by 5 siblings; Harold Leach (late Ila), Laura Corbett (late Jack), Donald Leach (late Patsy), and Margaret Kipp (late Charles).
In keeping with Harry’s wishes cremation has taken place. Everyone is invited to attend a Celebration of Harry’s Life, which will be held on Saturday, February 1st, 2020 at the MAURICE J. VERHOEVE FUNERAL HOMES – BURIAL AND CREMATION SERVICES INC., 262 Broadway Street, Tillsonburg. Visitation 10:00 am to 1:00 pm. Memorial Service in the funeral home chapel at 1:00 pm by Troy Kitching. Luncheon to follow at the Mount Elgin Community Centre – 333204 Plank Line, Mount Elgin, ON. Donations in Harry’s memory to the “Canadian Cancer Society (Lung Cancer Research)” would be gratefully acknowledges by the family and may be made through the Maurice J. Verhoeve Funeral Homes- Burial and Cremation Service Inc., 262 Broadway Street, Tillsonburg (519-842-4238), entrusted with all funeral arrangements.