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LEIGH MARSH Obituary
DR. LEIGH ANDREW
In 1958 he married his beloved wife Sally and they purchased a veterinary practice in North Philadelphia. Known as 'Doc,' he worked there for 55 years until age 86. They raised their family in the East Falls neighborhood of Philadelphia. Leigh was a passionate collector of rugs and art who could talk for hours about Turkmen rugs and Pennsylvania Impressionistic art from the New Hope School.
Leigh was preceded in death by his wife Sally; parents James and Helen; and siblings James, Mae and Grace. He is survived by his children Jonathan (Barbara) of Albuquerque, NM, James (Laurie) of Poughkeepsie, NY, and Jane (Brian) of Arvada, CO; granddaughters Clara and Annie; his sister Esther; many nieces and nephews; and his cat "Slim Cooley." There will be a visitation for family and friends at the McCAULEY FUNERAL HOME on Friday, June 7 from 6 - 8 P.M. in West Newton, PA and a Funeral Service on Saturday, June 8 at 11 A.M. A memorial service will take place in Philadelphia in the fall.
In lieu of flowers, send contri-butions to the John Almquist Innovation Fund at Penn State University - online at raise.psu.edu or mailed to 240 Ag Administration Building, University Park, PA 16802.
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Leonora Scioli Cavallucci
December 11, 2024
Dr Marsh was the greatest Vet...he had taken care of my Bozo he was a Collie/St Bernard, 15...Lola, 10, Ollie Bianca, 11 and my Athena, kitty...she lived to be 22....we traveled far to take our pets for routine check ups
My pets loved him and staff....I remember Maryanne....we all loved Dr Marsh.... RIP....
Luisa m
April 25, 2024
He was a very nice and good doctor to all animals
Gina Wild
October 1, 2023
Dr. Marsh was and will always be the light when all things seem bleak and dark. He was a very positive influence on me when faced with choice of doing what´s right or what´s easy.
I thank him deeply, he will always be in my thoughts.
Gina Wild.
Gail
June 3, 2023
I had the pleasure of going to Dr Marsh. He was a wonderful loving and caring man and Veterinarian. I think of him often, I met him through a mutual friend Peggy who since passed away as well. You are very much missed.
Bobby and Johnny Gibbs
May 31, 2023
We on Erie ave share our blessings to the Marsh family, may God's strength and blessings continue to keep you strong
Beverly Shane
November 14, 2022
I know this is very late in writing. Dr Marsh was the best. He came to our home in 1965 to put our 15 yr old dog down. He also came to my Mom´s funeral in 1990. Her own Dr didn´t come but our vet did. He was comical too. If I would have known he passed I would have gone to his funeral.
Beverly Thompson Shane
Magda De Victoria
August 23, 2022
I will miss Dr. Marsh. I remember volunteering in his Erie Ave practice one summer. I learned so much from him. Even until adulthood he was the only one I´d take any of my pets to. There will never be any other doctor such as Dr. Marsh. My condolences to his family. He was a wonderful person who served a forgotten community. Thank you.
Patricia O,Keefe Or Patty Ann Allatt.
March 18, 2022
Dr. Marsh. so many memories. My parents Pat and Bob Allatt had a cemetery and lots of dogs. They always took me to his office for their vet visits. It was always the best time ever! My parents were great friends with Doc and Sally for more that thirty years. he especially had a great time with my mom. They liked to drink scotch. He even came to our house a few times. living in a cemetery , we threw great Halloween parties lol! Bless his soul, he was one of the good ones! He had a kind and giving heart. I wish there were more people like him who actually truly cared for animals the way he did. But I guess that's what made him special. I will always miss him. My deepest sympathy to your family.
Troy smith
February 6, 2022
Dr. Marsh was a great person since I was a kid dr marsh took care of my dogs even when I didn´t have the money to pay him Dr marsh still took care of my dogs and I paid him later he will be truly missed
Adem Kural
May 3, 2021
Dr. Marsh gave me the best dog I’ll ever have. He was such a great vet.
Yaakiv
December 3, 2020
Oooo. Sad news. I had worked in his animal hospital back in the 1960s. Wonderful place it was. After moving out of philly lost touch. My condolences to his children neices nephews.
migdalia Beauchamp
August 24, 2019
I like to say they was a very good decent man and he serve my community and he cared about the animals like if it was his I'm sorry for the loss to Marsh family may you be comforted by Jesus Christ I can say he was a wonderful man he took care of my mother's pets and mines and his staff will be missed but never forgotten shalom
Debbie Hensman-Ramirez
August 10, 2019
He knew my family for over 50 yrs. He was absolutely the best and there is no other like him. He will be missed. My Condolences to his family.
Pamela Coleman
June 9, 2019
Dr is a great person that the cats share a wonderful life with him. Mamma Cat and all the cats, still live there. Customers still stop by seeking Dr services. He will always be miss. He will be loved forever. We all love you. Pam and all the cats
Bobby and Johnny Gibbs
June 8, 2019
It is TRULY a heart felt loss, Dr. Marsh, was an icon in our neighborhood and to anyone with an animal in phila. He will truly be missed, we all send our love and blessings to his children and family and may God give you strength through this time. Blessings to you all. The Gibbs family, on Erie ave.
Naomi and Arne Jarefsky
June 5, 2019
So sorry on the loss of this wonderful man. He was my Dad's best friend for a long time. He was so kind and loved being a veterinarian. I know you will all miss him but know that he is now with his beloved Sally and his beloved friends. Sending all of heartfelt sympathy and we will see you when you all come to Philly in the fall.
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