Shannon P.M. Leson
E.F.D.S.
Shannon Paul Micheal Leson was born and raised in Canora. He is a fully licensed Funeral Director, Embalmer and Salesperson, since 1993 graduating from the Saskatchewan Funeral Service Association. Shannon has been actively involved in the funeral service industry for over 28 years. His career began in 1990 in Canora with Leson's Funeral Home. He then worked in Saskatoon at the Acadia Drive Funeral Chapel where he completed his studies. He relocated to Calgary, AB where he was employed at McInnis & Holloway Funeral Homes, the largest independent funeral home operation in western Canada. He returned home to Canora with the intentions of eventually taking over the family business at Leson's Funeral Home. He, along with his wife Shawna, took over the operations of Leson's Funeral Home in August of 2010. He served on the Canora Volunteer Fire Department in all capacities from secretary/treasurer, Public Education Officer, Captain, Vice Chief, Deputy Chief and Fire Chief for 15 years. Shannon received the distinguished honour of the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal for his dedicated service to his peers, community and to Canada, he currently serves as a board member trustee for the Good Spirit School Division, as well as a member of the Canora Golf and Country Club and the Canora Trakkers Snowmobile Club. Shannon has also served on the Funeral & Cremation Services Council of Saskatchewan in Regina as an elected board member and as acting chairman of FCSCS, as well as a Mentor for students currently enrolled in the funeral service program. He is very involved in the community and professional industry. Shannon's passion is spending time with his wife Shawna and his children: Skylar, Saryn, Shayna and Shiloh. He also enjoys participating in the many local and area activities. Shannon's commitment to the families he serves is to do so in a compassionate, respectful and dignified manner.
