Leigh McElroy

1943 - 2017

McElroy, Leigh: Sep 10, 1943 - Feb 17, 2017. It is with saddened hearts that the family of Mr. Leigh McElroy announce that he has gone to be with his wife and best friend, Jan. Early on the morning of February 17, 2017, Leigh passed away quietly in his sleep after a sudden illness brought on by a weakened immune system. The family will be having a small private gathering to celebrate Leigh's life. The family is asking that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the BC Cancer Foundation. Donations can be made online at the http://bccancerfoundation.com. Leigh's family would like to thank all of the caring nurses and doctors at the Penticton Regional Hospital that have taken care of Leigh over the years. They would also like to thank his special friends at the Main Street A&W, where he was always welcomed warmly when he went there to eat. Leigh was born on September 10, 1943, in Grace Hospital in Vancouver, British Columbia in the exact same room as his loving wife. His parents Evelyn and Neil McElroy, are both deceased. Leigh is survived by his loving and grateful children, Bruce McElroy and Samantha Cardinal and their family's; Michelle, Siobhan and Jeniah McElroy and Dale, Zoe and Connor Cardinal. He is also survived by his sister-in-law, Lani Morris and his brother, Bob McElroy. The family would like to thank everyone who spent time with Leigh over the last few months during the difficult time after losing Jan. Your love and support for Leigh will always be remembered.