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WILLIAM ELI JAMES LEASK

WILLIAM ELI JAMES LEASK obituary

WILLIAM LEASK Obituary

WILLIAM ELI JAMES LEASK October 5, 1932 - November 15, 2012 Died peacefully at home surrounded by several of those who loved him. Bill was born in Taunton, Ontario. After serving in the army in Germany, Bill returned to the Bowmanville area and started up Towne T.V. Antenna. In 1966, he founded Oshawa Cable T.V. (later renamed Pine Ridge Cable). Later in his career, Bill was actively involved in numerous property development projects throughout the G.T.A. and the Parry Sound District. Bill's community service included significant contributions to Kinsmen, K-40, the United Way, the Canadian Cancer Society, Alcoholics Anonymous and the Liberal parties of Ontario and Canada. He will be deeply missed by Barbara, his wife of 57 years, his children Susan, Rick (Dianne), J.D. (Shelley), Tony (Faye) and Andrew (Jeff), his granddaughters Alex, Gillian, Lyndsay, Megan, Sydney and Jocelyn, his sister Barbara (predeceased), Bob, Marilyn, Don. Visitation will be held at MOUNT LAWN RECEPTION CENTRE, 21 Garrard Road, Whitby on Saturday, November 24, 2012 from 10 a.m. - 12 noon. A Celebration of Bill's Life will be held in the funeral home starting at 12 noon. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Toronto Star Santa Claus Fund or the charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family. The family wishes to send a thank you for the extraordinary care provided by the staff of the Lakeridge Health Cancer Centre.

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Published by Toronto Star on Nov. 21, 2012.

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November 25, 2012

To: J.D. Leask and family:

J.D. -I was saddened to read The Toronto Star and learn of your
father's passing.

Bill was a passionate citizen of Foley
Township and his beloved property on
Three Legged Lake. I also appreciated
his entrepreneurship in developing
lands that created much needed assessment in our area.

My condolences to you and your family.

Leah Welk

ruth martin

November 25, 2012

To my dear friend Barbara. What a pleasure to have known such a great person. From the first time we met, I was a friend for life. His cheerful smile, his kind spirit, his passion for life and adventure and his delicious honey, are all fond memories of Bill that I will treasure. My thoughts and prayers are with you Barbara and your family as you attempt to deal with your loss in days to come.
With love always, Ruth Martin (Whitby, On)

Scott Ford and Maurice Poon

November 24, 2012

We are saddened by the loss of our neighbour and fellow cottager and our thoughts are with Barb, Andrew and Jeff, Tony and Faye, J.D. and Shelley and the rest of the family.

Craig, Ann, Rhiannon and Aslyn Ford

November 23, 2012

Bill will be missed, particularly by those of us who have grown up on Three Legged Lake. Our sympathies to Barbara, JD and Shelley, Tony and Faye, Andrew and Jeff and the rest of the family.

Shirley Duncan

November 21, 2012

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends. My heart goes out to you Barbara and all your family.

November 21, 2012

Had great times and a lot of fun up at Three Legged Lake. You will be missed.
Ron & I would like to express our sympathy to the family.

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