Leonard WELCH

WELCH, Leonard - Our family is sad to announce the passing of our father, Leonard Walter Welch, on Friday, March 7, 2008, in his 76th year, after a brief and courageous battle with leukemia, beloved husband of Margaret Ellen Welch (Thompson). Loving father of Steve and his wife Susan, Dan and his wife Cherene, and Leslie and her husband Dave. Cherished grandfather to Sierra, Kaitlyn, Meghan, Carling, Jason, Aiden, and Liam. Lovingly remembered by a sister Margaret and her husband Clayt Taylor, and brothers Doug and his wife Martha Welch, and Bruce and his wife Sue Welch. Will also be missed by many friends and neighbors in West Brant. Dad was a great fisherman, a lover of all sports, and a lifelong automotive enthusiast. He dedicated his entire working career as a mechanic to Forbes Brothers Inc. Dad will be remembered for his willingness to lend a helping hand, his generous spirit and his wonderful stories. The family will receive friends at McCLEISTER FUNERAL HOME 495 Park Rd. N on Tuesday from 2 - 4 pm and 7 - 9 pm. The funeral will be held in the chapel Wednesday at 1:00 pm. Rev. Louise Rutledge will officiate. Cremation. In Leonard's memory, donations to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society would be appreciated. MCCLEISTER 519-758-1553 www.mccleisterfuneralhome.ca 11013295