LEACH, William Howard
William Howard Leach of Kemptville, Ontario, passed away with his family by his side on Saturday, July 17th, 2021 at the age of 73. Loving husband of Vera Lynne (Richard) Leach. Cherished and loving father of Robert, and Tammy (Andrew). Adoring and loving Papa to his grandchildren Bradley (Gyneen), Melissa (Phil), Robbie (Emma), Katelynn and Amelia, and Great Grandchildren Oakland and Daxton. Beloved son of Ruby Leach and the late Edgar Leach. Dear brother of Cheryl (Kevin), Richard (Joanne) and the late Terry (Elizabeth). Fondly remembered by his many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Howard’s love of sports, both playing and watching, was well known. Howard spent summers playing fastball and winters playing hockey. He enjoyed being a volunteer with the Kemptville 73’s Junior A team and looked forward every year to a new season. He also enjoyed getting out for a round of golf and going camping with family and friends. Howard was a retired employee of the Regional Municipality of Ottawa-Carleton, and after amalgamation, the City of Ottawa. The family wishes to thank all the special nurses and doctors at the Ottawa General Hospital ICU Unit for their wonderful care given to Howard and family during his final days with us. Friends may call at the Kemptiville Chapel of Hulse, Playfair & McGarry, 805 Prescott Street, Kemptville on Friday, August 6, 2021 from 1pm to 3pm and 6pm to 8pm. Attendance is restricted to RSVP on the funeral home website at www.hpmcgarry.ca. A memorial service will be held at St. James Anglican Church, Clothier Street, Kemptville on Saturday, August 7, 2021 at 10:30am with in person attendance by RSVP on the funeral home website. For those wishing, the service will also be livestreamed and can be accessed on the Hulse and Playfair website. Interment will follow the service at Holy Trinity Anglican Cemetery in North Gower. In Howard’s memory, for those wishing, donations may be made to the Chrones/Collitis Foundation or Charity of your choice.
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Décès pour la Ville:Kemptville, Province: Ontario