Craig passed away peacefully on Friday, March 27, 2020 at Joseph Brant Memorial Hospital in Burlington in his 67th year. He was predeceased by parents Walter Bruce (Tim) Leckie and Agnes Jane (Kelly) Leckie and sister-in-law Colleen (Robert). He is survived by his wife Mary Elizabeth (Taylor) Leckie and his daughters Sarah Taylor, Alison Jane and Carolyn Elizabeth, also by his twin brother Douglas Leckie, sister Sharon (Joe) Lepore, brother Robert Leckie, and their children. Also survived by brother-in-law Ross Taylor in Saskatchewan and Murray Taylor in Kingston. Craig was born January 12, 1954 in Hamilton, where he was raised until moving with his family to Mississauga. He graduated from Gordon Graydon High school in 1973 and attended the University of Waterloo, and then Ryerson University where he obtained a degree in Engineering. Craig was recruited right out of Ryerson by Stelco for their Graduate Trainee program, and so followed his father's footsteps to the Steel Company. He had a challenging 35 year career at Stelco, rising up to General Foreman and working in most areas of Steelmaking until retiring in 2014. Craig was supportive of his daughters' ambitions and an over-all Mr. fix-it. He also spent many fun hours with his Stelco friends on the baseball field and the curling rink. He will be deeply missed by his family most of all by his wife who cherished him for 41 years. Cremation has taken place and a private family service has been held. A reception will be held at a later date. Arrangements entrusted to Smith's Funeral Home, Burlington (905)632-3333. www.smithsfh.com

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Published by The Hamilton Spectator on Mar. 30, 2020.

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Emile Parkin

March 31, 2020

Worked with Craig for 25 years. Craig was a great person and dear friend. While spending time working with Craig it didn't take long to find out that under his crusty aurora he portrayed, he had a big and passionate heart and was caring coworker. My sincere condolences to Mary and family. Rest in peace my friend.

March 30, 2020

My deepest condolences to the Leckie family and friends. I was Craig's counterpart in the Blast Furnace operations for a time. I remember meeting Craig in a management training session as far back as the mid 80's. He was always known by all to be a very respectful and generous man. We were both known as somewhat rebellious and out of the box thinkers. We were both cut from the same cloth and that made us closer and not the traditional antagonists that was the norm between our two operations. I remember him volunteering to come to one of our Blast Furnaces to help get it online after a massive failure and we worked side by side in terrible conditions in mid summer. At the time that was unheard of and Craig set the tone for cooperation in the years to come. He will certainly be missed. Again my deepest sympathy to you all.

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Peter Petrossi

March 30, 2020

Sad to read this news. Enjoyed a lot of fun times playing baseball with the Stelco League. Condolences to the family.

Tobyn Pearson

March 30, 2020

Loved my time working with Craig! Incredibly decent man that helped me vastly in my career. Always had time for the little guy.

Ken Brunaccioni

March 30, 2020

Sad news. Rest in Peace Craig.May God bless your family

Andrew Elksnitis

March 30, 2020

Craig was a gentle soul and a good friend. My condolences to Mary and his daughters. God Bless you all.

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