Passed away peacefully at Stevenson Memorial Hospital on September 28, 2022, in his 92nd year. Loving Husband of Jacoba "Coby" Leest. Loved father of Marianne Coughlin (late Allan), Claude Leest, Bryan Leest (Millicent) and Jerry Leest (Molly). Loved Opa of Ben Wilkinson (Kerry), David Wilkinson (Chantelle), Coralee Cook (Brandon), Andrew Leest (Madeleine) Ryan Leest (Kathleen), Shannon Leest and predeceased by Daniel Wilkinson. Loved great Opa of Jacob Wilkinson, Lucas Wilkinson, Bowen Wilkinson, Cooper Wilkinson, Austin Wilkinson, Carson Cook and Carla Cook. Dear brother of Bob Leest (Margaret), Marianne Leest, predeceased by Theo Leest (Jenneke), Sophia "Fiet" Den Hoop (late Jan), Anna Leest and Jacob "Bert" Leest. Funeral Services were held at the Christian Reformed Church on Tuesday, October 4th. If so desired memorial donations to the Alzheimer's Scoiety or Stevenson Memorial Hospital Foundation would be appreciated.

Published by Simcoe County News on Oct. 6, 2022.