Fred LEENSTRA

Fred LEENSTRA obituary, Smithville, ON

Fred LEENSTRA

Fred LEENSTRA Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Dec. 22, 2020.
On Sunday, December 20, 2020, the Lord called home Fred (Folkert) Leenstra at the age of 90. Predeceased by his beloved wife of 62 years, Yitty (née Heida). Loving father of Marg (Ken), Yvonne (Rich), Patty (Sid), and Norm (Lisa) and predeceased by infant son, Nanne. Beloved Pake of 15 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. Predeceased by two great-grandsons. Due to COVID restrictions, the funeral and interment will be private. To view the live stream of the funeral service, visit (https://youtu.be/4BamqOqS2xc). If desired, memorial donations to Shalom Manor (https://www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/18229) would be appreciated. merritt-fh.com Psalm 146:5

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Brenda Marcotte

December 22, 2020

It was such a pleasure working with Fred. What a wonderful man he was ... I will always remember his cheerfulness and kindness. R.I.P. Fred. May peace be with his family at this difficult time.
My heartfelt condolences, Brenda Marcotte

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