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Leonard LEE Obituary
LEONARD GORDON PATRICK
(Founder of Lee Valley Tools)
Peacefully in hospital at Ottawa on Thursday morning, July 7, 2016.
Leonard Lee
of Almonte & Ottawa, age 77 years.
Dearly loved husband of Lorraine King. Much loved and respected father of Robin (Lucie) and James (Jacquie). Brother of Bob (Joyce) and Faye Sundholm (John). Predeceased by his brother, Charles and sister-in-law Jo. Much loved son-in-law of Edith King. Loved grandpa of Annick, Philippe (Isabelle), Budd & James. Leonard will be deeply missed by all his nieces, nephews and in-laws.
Friends are invited to share in
Leonard's life at the
C. R. GAMBLE
FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL Inc.
127 Church St. Almonte, ON (613)256-3313
on Monday & Tuesday, July 11 & 12th from 2 to 4 & 6 to 8 PM. Private family Service with Rev. Pat Martin, officiating.
For those who may choose to honour Leonard with a memorial donation please consider the Almonte General Hospital.
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63 Entries
Caterina Cathcart
July 19, 2016
Deepest condolences to Mrs Lee, Robin and the family
Caterina Cathcart ( wife of the late Paul Cathcart, former employee of Lee Valley Tools)
Kim Dunlop(Bowes)
July 19, 2016
To the Lee family my sincere condolences,
I had 15 of the best years working in the
accounting dept.Leonard was very special and i will always be grateful for all that i learned from working there.Unfortunately i was in Saskatchewan visiting my son and grandchildren when i heard.He will be deeply missed.
Rob Lunan
July 17, 2016
Dear Mrs Lee, Robin, Lucie, Jamie and family,
I was sad to hear of Mr. Lee's passing. I honestly thought he would live at least as long as his mother. He was a great business man and I know he loved his wife and family dearly. I had 12 great years working directly with him as we built the Lee Valley Garden division from nothing to something really great. He taught me many valuable lessons in those years. Some not so easy to take at the time but all eventually appreciated and now treasured. I wish you all much love, peace and hope for the days to come. Kind regards to all, Rob Lunan
Robert Blais
July 14, 2016
My deepest sympathies to the family.
I have never met Mr. Lee but have read and heard many very inspiring things about him. Being a client (on line and in person in Ottawa), I can only say that his values transpired through the great service and products offered at Lee Valley. A true leader he was.
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Jayne Schille
July 13, 2016
Leonard's family -my deepest sympathy. It was my pleasure to have known Leonard since schooldays in Archerwill where they lived down the street. I had not talked to him since Charlie's death when I called him. We had such a good char - he was always just Leonard - my friend from home. The world is a better place because Leonard was here. My deepest condolences.
July 13, 2016
My school friend from back in Archerwill. A friend I was proud to know and to consider a good friend. Although I had not spoken to him since I called when Charlie died he was not forgotten. My condolences to the family.
July 13, 2016
Our sincerest condolences to Mrs. Lee.
We have always admired the way Mr. Lee built his company and the way he treated his customers and suppliers.
Our thoughts are with you and your family.
Lukas and Taco Meuter - Kingcord Hammocks.
Marc Monette
July 13, 2016
Robin, Lucie, James and family
I was heartbroken watching the news to learn another great man has passed. I thank Mr Lee and the family for the 16 years working with such a class act company. I will always remember Mr Lee for his amaizing ability to know who we all were as people and not just employees. Our thoughts are with all of you durring this sad time.
Marc and Heather Monette
July 13, 2016
Lorraine & Family
We are so sorry for your loss. Leonard was a great friend to Art and helped him very much to decide to take a job with the IMF in Washington, D.C. in 1998. Upon our return, when he learned we were both doing wood turning he brought two special pieces of wood with the instructions that they were for 'the little one' (Janet). He was a wonderful man and a great inspiration to all who knew him.
Art & Janet Horton, Almonte
Michael Hofstetter
July 12, 2016
I am very sorry for your loss. I cannot imagine how my woodworking life could have existed without Leonard. I have been leaning on Lee Valley tools and in the early days, Leonard himself, all my woodworking life. And Leonard taught me much of my philosophy of working. His presence was part of the fabric of my woodworking life. There were many conversations on the telephone. I almost felt him with me in my shop. We met often at events and the stores. He was a lovely man and I will miss him, but I will never forget him.
David Bernstein
July 12, 2016
Mrs.Lee, Lucie, and Robin. I was saddened to learn of the passing of your husband, father in law and father. Although I did not know Leonard, I have been a vendor to Lee Valley Tool, and a business friend to Robin and Lucie. Please accept my condolences for your loss.
Richard Bergman
July 12, 2016
Dear Mrs. Lee, Leonard was so kind and humble to me and he met with me a number of times over the past five years to mentor and guide me as I developed our building products business. He will never be forgotten. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Tara Beal
July 12, 2016
Our sincere condolences to Mrs. Lee. We, at the Beall Tool Company, are keeping you in our thoughts.
Sheri Herzog
July 12, 2016
Mrs. Lee, Robin, Lucie and family,
My deepest sympathies to all of you. A great man has passed who touched so many people in his lifetime.
I will always be grateful for my very first job, which turned into 10 years of employment at Lee Valley Tools.
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Phil Hanna
July 12, 2016
Mrs. Lee, Lucie, Robin and family;
My condolences for your loss, please know you're in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Phil Hanna & family.
Linda Vermeulen
July 12, 2016
Dear Mrs. Lee, Robin, Lucie, Jamie and the rest of the family,
We were so saddened to hear of Mr. Lee's passing and wanted to extend our condolences and let you know that our thoughts are with you all. He was such an inspiration and we feel so fortunate to have known him and to be part of the Lee Valley family. We will think of him often and his memory will continue to inspire us.
Linda Vermeulen and Janet Krys
Ayngus A. Gus Kennedy
July 11, 2016
To Lorraine, Robin, Jamie and family and friends of Len.
We can always remember him as a person of great loyalty and honesty.
Gus Kennedy
Charles Mak
July 11, 2016
My sincere condolences to the Lee family. Canada has lost one of its finest leaders and citizens.
July 11, 2016
Dear Lorraine and family;
I'm writing on behalf of Ed Tucker's family. Our thoughts are with you at this sorrowful time. As many others have expressed, Len will not be forgotten. He was a man of fine principles whose vision enriched our country. Our condolences.
Laurie Tucker Koensgen
Debbie Shay
July 11, 2016
Mrs. Lee, Robin, Lucie, Jamie and families
I am so sorry to learn of Mr. Lee's illness and passing. He was an amazing person and I have very fond memories of the years I worked with him at Lee Valley. My heartfelt sympathies to you all.
Sanjay Belkhode
July 11, 2016
Dear Lorraine, Robin and James, My deepest sympathies on the passing of Leonard. He was a great person, a skilled businessman, a Canadian icon and someone whom I shall never forget.
Jeff Arnold
July 11, 2016
Dear Robin, Lucie and family,
My condolences to the Lee family and the whole Lee Valley community for your loss. My thoughts are with you.
July 11, 2016
Dear Robin, Lucie and the Lee family,
Our sincere condolences on the death of Leonard. He is at peace now. Cherish the good memories!
Sincerely,
Dave and Margaret Thomas
Pamela Fralick
July 11, 2016
Leonard was one of my brightest guiding lights while leading the Collegium of Work and Learning, with Leonard as Chair of the board - in fact, he came up with the word 'Collegium' when a suitable name was being sought for the organization. Only Leonard! Please accept my deep condolences, and wishing you many warm memories through this difficult time.
Helen Bissonnette
July 10, 2016
Dear Lorraine: My very deepest sympathy at the passing of your husband. Hopefully you will remember me. We met so very many years ago when we were both about 17. I met a friend of both Dick and Fred Cole today and was told of Fred's passing. I decided to look up his obituary and discovered the notice of your husband's passing. I know how difficult a time this is and I will keep you and your family in my prayers. God bless all of you.
Scott Jenkins
July 10, 2016
Robin and family
The Jenkins family are thinking of you during this difficult time. Our deepest sympathy to all of you.
Ànd hope your memories always bring you happiness.
Scott, Micheal, Alex, Jessica, Katie.
Gordon and Leona McFarlane
July 10, 2016
Our deepest sympathies in the loss of a very dear man. Keeping you in our prayers
Gordon and Leona McFarlane and Families
Doug and Merle Chovin
July 10, 2016
The world is a better place because Len lived. He was a classmate of mine after they moved from the Algrove farm to Archerwill and was a groomsman at our wedding. Len was a very special friend to both of us. We have many memories of the occasions we were able to be together. In the early years of course we spent a lot of time with the Lee family. Our thoughts are with you Lorraine, Robin, Jamie and families; Bob, Joyce and family; Faye, John and family. Sisters Adell, Jeanne and Joey also send their condolences.
Adriana Shewchuk
July 10, 2016
Dear Dear Mrs. Lee and Family - My heart goes out to you all at this very sad moment. Mr. Lee was an inspiration to so many that had the privilege of knowing him.
His intelligence, grace, wit, and compassion will leave an indelible mark on all, whose lives he touched. Thank you for sharing this "Great Canadian" with us.
Adriana
Jim Luty
July 10, 2016
Robin, we went to Nepean together. So sorry to hear of your father's passing. He built a business based on quality and was well respected in the community. My condolences to you and your family.
July 10, 2016
Dear Mrs. Lee, Robin and James,
I was very sorry to hear about Mr.Lee's passing. It was a pleasure to work with him for many years and to be part of the great company that he created. I have many good memories of my time with Lee Valley. Mr. Lee was inspirational to all who knew him.
Mark Chinkiwsky
Andrew Ouellette
July 10, 2016
My deepest condolences to Robin, Lucie and family. I may have only worked at Lee Valley Tools for about two and a half years, but I was left with quite fond memories of Mr. Lee and Lee Valley Tools. As busy as he was, Mr.Lee always provided me some wisdom or humor when I needed him to sign a company cheque.
God bless.
Laura Harvie
July 9, 2016
Robin and family,
I was so sorry to hear about your dad's passing. Our thoughts are with you.
July 9, 2016
Dear Lorraine and family,
Our most heartfelt sympathy on the loss
of your beloved Leonard.
Jerry and Rita Pyefinch
Mike Chunkerman
July 9, 2016
A true loss to the Ontario community and the world. You will be missed.
Jane Phelps
July 9, 2016
My sincere condolences to the Lee Family. I have many fond memories of my years at Lee Valley.
John Fisher
July 9, 2016
My most sincere condolences to Lorraine, Robin and Jamie. Leonard was the most inspirational person I have ever met. A true gentleman with exemplary morals and ethics. His mantra was that "the customer is always right" even when they were wrong. This, combined with emphasis on product quality, made the company what it is today. He will be sorely missed.
John Fisher
Andre Dusza
July 9, 2016
Dear Loraine and family, our deepest condolences for your loss...he truly was a kind and generous man, one whom we will never forget!
Tracy and Andre Dusza
Robb's(Leonard's Lake) Lake
Linda Q
July 9, 2016
Lucie and family,
Please accept our heartfelt condolences. We have great memories of working with you, Cory when we were at Bell (Rob T) It always felt like family and Mr. Lee was a big part of that.
Paul Beebe
July 9, 2016
I was so sorry to hear of Mr. Lee's passing, and I want to send my condolences to the Lee family and all the folks at Lee Valley Tools. I knew Mr. Lee as a very genuine, honest, and caring person, and I count it a privilege to have been associated with him. You will not be forgotten.
Robert Wright
July 9, 2016
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Livio Finora
July 9, 2016
My deepest condolences to the Lee family.
A true Canadian treasure, his honesty and integrity made Lee Valley Tools the company it is today. A friend gave me a copy of the 1978 catalogue when it was published, I've been a customer since.
Steve Mercer
July 9, 2016
My condolences to the Lee family for their loss . Mr. Lee was a real good and honest man with a great sense of humour. He was a pleasure to work for and will be missed by all who knew him . I can totally see him riding his scooter in the sky right now ! You will never be forgotten !!
Larry Stewart
July 9, 2016
Lorraine
May you struggle through the coming days being able to lean on the love of your family and friends, helped by cherished memories of times spent with your dear spouse and best friend.
Sincere condolences Lorraine. Leonard was lucky to have you while he was here.
Karen Huard
July 8, 2016
May the love of family and friends help you through the days, weeks and months ahead.
Thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time.
Archerwill High School
Glen & Margot Staflund
July 8, 2016
Condolences to the family of Leonard Lee. I knew Leonard very well, in fact I knew the whole Lee family. I went to school in Archerwill with Charlie Lee, and spent a lot of time at the Lee home. Mrs. Lee was a great cook, and an all-round great person. They always fed me and made me feel very welcome. We probably won't see their likes again, as the world has changed so much since those days in Archerwill.
Glen & Margot Staflund
Vicky van der Ham
July 8, 2016
Our deepest condolences to you all, Mr Lee will always be remembered as a wonderful caring and compassionate man that was truly loved by everyone of us at Lee Valley.
Love, the van der Ham's
Joan Alexander
July 8, 2016
Robin, James and Families
So sorry to hear of Mr. Lee passing. What a wonderful person.
Carol and Brian Bean
July 8, 2016
Dear Lorraine and family,
Our sincere condolences. We are so sorry for your loss. We felt quite privileged to have known Leonard and especially to have served on the Hospital board with him. He will be missed for his gentle guidance and good humour.
Betty Hammill
July 8, 2016
Dear Robin, Lucie and Family,
We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time. Betty & Howard Hammill
Helen Hayes
July 8, 2016
My condolences to Mr. Lee's family and friends. Love Lee Valley Tools! What a true Canadian legend! RIP sir....
July 8, 2016
Dear Robin,Lucie,Annick & Phil So sorry for your loss, will always remember your dad as kind man who enjoyed life.Take care of each other. Hugs Ken,Kathy,Scott & Brad
Sheila and Mike Hurren
July 8, 2016
We are sorry to hearing of Leonard's passing. We send our condolences to you Lorraine and you family.
We have happy memories of you and Leonard at The Marsh's parties.
Sheila and Mike Hurren (Perth, Ont.)
Ann Hannan
July 8, 2016
Dear Lorriane and family, I was so sorry to hear of Len's passing. My husband, Claude, and I knew him in Chicago in the late60's when they were both with the Government, and kept in touch when posted back to Ottawa.'
Sincerely, Ann Hannan.
Nicole Hull
July 8, 2016
I was born and raised in Toronto and knew about Lee Valley Tools. When I moved to Ottawa I was so thrilled to be able to come to the store and walk around for hours marveling at the craftsmanship of the products and the beauty of the entire store. You will be sadly missed by this one little consumer. My sincere condolences to the Lee family and employees. Love and hugs, Nicole Hull, Ottawa
Donna Barr (Babluck)
July 8, 2016
My deepest condolences Robin and family. My parents always spoke very highly of your Dad. He left a true legacy.
Lyn Watson
July 8, 2016
R.I.P Mr. Lee you will be missed. .
Robert Demers
July 8, 2016
My most sincere condolences to the Lee family and employees. I know both are grieving the passing of a giant and caring man.
I find small comfort in knowing that he his leaving us a great Canadian legacy.
He was also at one time an Honorary Colonel of 14 Air Maintenance Squadron, here in Greenwood. We saluted you Sir and may you rest in peace.
Robert
Lisa Blevis
July 8, 2016
Robin and family,
so sorry for your loss. Thinking of you of all.
Love,
Lisa Blevis
Lori Ann Edwards
July 8, 2016
To the Family of Leonard Lee
Please know that you are in my thoughts during this very difficult time.
I had the pleasure of meeting Mr. Lee some years ago - and never forgot the experience.
As a management consultant in the Calgary area, I often found myself citing Mr. Lee, the Lee Family and Lee Valley Tools as a great example of a well-deserved success story.
He will be missed.
Lori Ann Edwards
Lately of Granville Ferry, Nova Scotia
Janet Yap
July 8, 2016
A truly bright light has been extinguished.
Thinking of you.
Frank and Janet.
Donna Paquette
July 8, 2016
Thank you for making our world a better place . We were blessed to have you.
mike jones
July 8, 2016
i have met Len many times over the years and he was such a nice man very dedicated to his goals rip sir enjoy and lemonade in a comfy chair and watch the sunsets
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