Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our Dad, Grandpa, Great-Grandpa, and Friend – Dennis Lea at the age of 87 years.
Dennis was born in Earl Grey, Saskatchewan on April 2, 1935 and spent time in Sylvan Lake before settling on the family farm Northeast of Clive. Here where he spent his childhood years with his Mom, Dad, and big sister Mary. Dennis remained on the family farm for the next 55 years farming the land with the love of his life Esme (Westling), and together they raised their four children: Deb, Dan, Luanne, and Tom.
Over the years Dennis’ greatest joy was watching his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren grow and succeed. He was alway there for them to listen, was truthful, and to encourage and guide them all with his unique and unconditional gentle wisdom.
In his later years he was blessed with the loving companionship of Mary, and together they cared for each other and enjoyed many sunsets and fishing trips together.
His love for community, his constant faith, his commitment to family, and love of the outdoors gave him friendship and relationships with innumerable people that he cared deeply about.
As a family, we are truly grateful for the hundreds of lives and countless close friends Dennis touched and though he will be sorely missed – how lucky we all are to have bee a part in this special man’s life.
All are invited to join the family in celebrating Dennis’ life at a Memorial Reception at the Lacombe Memorial Centre from 12:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 14, 2022. A formal Memorial Ceremony will begin at 1:00 p.m.. The Memorial Ceremony will be live-stream broadcast at service time and the video recording will also be available after the ceremony for viewing at a later time. The video link button is located below.
Memorial donations are gratefully accepted to the Alberta Heart and Stroke Foundation.
To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Dennis Thomas Lea, please visit our floral store.
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Dennis Thomas Lea April 2 1935 April 6 2022 (age 87)..
Death notice for the town of: Wetaskiwin, Province: Alberta