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James LECKIE Obituary
LECKIE, James (Jim) On August 13, 2010, James (Jim) Leckie passed away at the age of 73. He will be greatly missed by his wife Pam of 49 years, his three sons Jay, Mark and John and three grandchildren Andrew, Kristina and Thomas. He will also be missed by his brother Bobby, wife Irene and family, sister Jean and family, brother-in-law Al, wife Pat and family. Jim immigrated to Canada in 1959 from N. Ireland and settled in Vancouver where he met Pam. Jim loved soccer and played with various teams. His most memorable game was on June 6th, 1962 when he was picked to play with the Vancouver all star team against Sheffield United which ended in a 2-2 tie. Through his friends in Ireland he was able to follow his favorite team Portadown. He worked in the transportation field for most of his life. Through trucking he made many life long friends. He kept his Irish Humor right until the end and died with courage and acceptance. He tried to make it as easy on his family as possible. Jim's wishes are that there be no funeral, flowers or cards. Just remember him with a smile. Yesterdays road has been travelled a new road is waiting to be explored.To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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September 10, 2011
It is just over a year since Jim left us, but the same memories exist, and indeed have grown warmer every time I recall our Friendship. Jim, and Pam, and the Family Circle will be forever in my Heart. Each Game I make in support of both our favourite Portadown Football Club Team revives my memories of our Friendship, which will never be forgotten!
God Bless,
Noel Carville, Portadown, Co. Armagh, N. Ireland.
Noel Carville
September 2, 2010
Whenever Jim and I first met, we were very young Men, and, although we only only spent some 4 years as Friends before he left for Vancouver, he was always a Gentleman, and a well respected Person in the Sporting World.
It was to be some 50 Years before our paths crossed again. Although both of us had matured over the years apart, Jim was still very much the same Gentleman I had met so many years before!
I will miss him very much, but his Memory will live long in my Heart.
To Pam, Jay, Mark, John, Andrew, Kristina, Thomas and all the Family Circle, I send my Blessings.
Trevor Clydesdale
August 19, 2010
I only met Jim once a couple of years ago when he was over on holiday. Of course it was at Portadown match. Before and after that meeting we had kept in touch via email and through the Portadown Forums. I sent Jim a number of pictures from his days playing football in Northern Ireland which he grately appreciated. My thoughts are with Pam and the family at this time. God Bless
Mark Beattie
August 18, 2010
Met you once or twice at the Ports matches but would hear from you from time to time on the PFC Club Forum, Portadown FC is in yer blood and the Maple Leaf flown at Shamrock will be a lasting memorial to your good self. Rest In Peace
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anthony friar
August 17, 2010
Only met you once at a Ports match,but kept in touch via the club forum.
You will be sadly missed by all connected to the club.
My thoughts are with your family at this time.
God Bless.
David Maginnis
August 17, 2010
Jim will forever be remembered as the "Vancouver Portadown Supporters Club". Despite being thousands of miles away he always kept in touch with his favorite football team, the team with whom he played in the past.
The maple leaf flies proudly at Shamrock Park and all over Northern Ireland every Saturday, whereever and whenever Portadown play as testimony to the love he had for the club.
In memory of Jim, and in tribute to his loyalty, we'll endeavour to fly the flag of his adopted home in the years to come so that his spirit will continue to live on in this little part of Ulster. God bless, Jim.
Dave Wooldridge
August 16, 2010
Jim I enjoyed our brief time together travelling. YOur sense of humor kept everyone guessing. Yours David Wooldridge
August 16, 2010
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. Our deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
Barry Kensall
August 16, 2010
Jim you were a realy good friend and both Jen & I will miss you. You were always there to give a helping hand whenever it was needed. My biggest regret is that we didn't see more of both you and Pam after we moved from Peachland. So rest well my Brother and may TGAU look after you.
Yours Barry Kensall
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