Stan
McLeod
1935 – 2021
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Obituary of Stan McLeod
McLEOD, Stanley Ross-The longest goodbye, but not forever…Following a lengthy illness, it is with profound sadness the family of StanMcLeod announces his passing at the F.J. Davey Home on Thursday, May 13, 2021.Stan was a devoted and loving husband of Heather (nee Scott) for 48 years and willbe forever loved by his “best baby girl dog”, Holly Mae, whom he doted on, tothe point where he would insist that “she doesn’t know she is a dog”. Hewas and always will be loved and respected by his two sons, Scott (Sydney) ofEdmonton and Christopher (Jessie) of Welland. Stan was a very proud andloving Grandpa to his four grandsons, Liam, Connor and Noah (Welland), Spencer(Edmonton) and we know he is waiting for the arrival of his 5thgrandson, Kenneth. Grandpa is also lovedby his granddaughter, Tabatha McLeod (Saint John, NB) and is great grandfather ofher children, Alex, Megan and Carter Wells. He was special Dad to Sarah Quinlan of Welland, Carrie McIntyre ofChemainus, BC, and Penny McLeod (“F-DIL”) of Sault Ste. Marie.
Stan was predeceased by his parents Ivy and Seymour McLeodand by his siblings Keith, Dorothy MacKay, Marjorie McMillan (late Don), Vera Blackburn,Gerald (late Barbara), Ruth McCaig (late Jack) Fred (late Arlene), Glen, Kirk,Gary and Wayne. He is survived by his sister Beverly Hammond (Keith) and hissisters-in-law Dorothy McLeod (Saskatoon), Jean McLeod (Sault Ste. Marie) andGail McLeod (Thessalon).
Stan also leaves to mourn his mother-in-law Esther Scott,whom he loved dearly, (predeceased by his father-in-law Wilfred),brother-in-law Bill Scott (Lily), and sisters-in-law Holly Berthelot (Andre),Patsy Jourdin (Brad), Nancy Corran (late Greg) and Maryann Scott (Pat Bruni),and his many nieces and nephews.
On June 1, 1993, Stan retired from Algoma Steel’s SecurityDepartment however retirement was short-lived, when he returned to theworkforce as a Manager of Safety on a variety of construction projects in SaultSte. Marie and the surrounding area. He always managed to keep himself busy,whether it was lending a helping hand to family members, friends and neighbourson construction projects or volunteering. He was a proud board member ofthe Ken Brown Recovery home for more than 38 years. On two occasions, hewas recipient of the “Volunteer of the Year Award” for his dedication andcommitment to this organization. He also was a member of WillowgroveUnited Church’s Worship, Finance, Property and Ministry and PersonnelCommittees.
Stan was born on Cockburn Island and for many years, he wouldreturn to Cockburn for the annual deer hunt with his buddies, Ron Forbes, and thelate Bob Black, Jim McIntyre and Bob Wansborough. I am sure there werelots of stories told over the occasional rum and coke. He also enjoyedboating and fishing trips to Quinn Lake and St. Joe Island.
Our family would like to thank the Davey Home Driftwood 2 fortheir love, patience, and support provided to Stan during his stay, especiallyunder the COVID restrictions imposed. We will be forever grateful toDave, Zak, Stephanie, Tracey, Jane, Mary Jane, Glenna, Lyndsay, Brittany,Farrah, Julia, Bridgette, Dennis, Lise, Sandra, Sarah and Joanne, to name justa few of the angels that I met who helped Stan on his journey. Also athank you to Alfredo, a fellow resident, for his friendship and support overthe last few months. Arrangements entrusted to Northwood Funeral Home Cremationand Reception Centre (942 Great Northern Rd, 705-945-7758). In lieu offlowers, memorial donations to the Davey Home Activities Department, Ken BrownRecovery Home or Willowgrove United Church would be greatly appreciated by thefamily. When it is safe to do so, a celebration of the life of Stan willbe held so that family and friends may gather to honour this gentleman.
TheDash
I read of a man who stood to speak at thefuneral of a friend. He referred to the dates on the tombstonefrom the beginning…to the end.
He noted that first came the date of birth and spoke of the following date withtears, but he said what mattered most of all was the dash between thoseyears.
For that dash represents all the time that they spent alive on earth. And nowonly those who knew and loved him know what that little line is worth.
For it matters not, how much we own, the cars…the house…the cash. Whatmatters is how we live and love and how we spend our dash.
So, think about this long and hard. Are there things you’d like tochange? For you never know how much time is left that can still be rearranged.
If we could just slow down enough to consider what’s true and real and alwaystry to understand the way other people feel.
And be less quick to anger and show appreciation more and love the people inour lives like we’ve never loved before.
If we treat each other with respect and more often wear a smile,remembering that this special dash might only last a little while.
So, when your eulogy is being read, with your life’s actions to rehash…would you be proud of the things they say about how you spent YOUR dash?
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1935 2021
Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Stan
McLeod 1935 2021..
Décès pour la Ville:Sault-Ste-Marie, Province: Ontario