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William Richard "Bill" Leonard
1939 - 2015
William Richard "Bill" Leonard
1939 - 2015
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BORN
1939
DIED
2015
William Leonard Obituary
Passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 29, 2015 at the St. Catharines General Hospital, at the age of 76. Survived by his children; Wm. David, Shawn, Christopher and Karen Lynn, his adopted daughter Diane, and his step-children; Robin and David. He will be lovingly remembered by his grandchildren; Brittany, Carrie, Nikki, Alyssa and great-grandchildren; Noah and Rachel. Bill was formerly employed with the Wayside House CRC prior to his retirement and a Reservist with the Lake Street Armoury.
Family and friends will be received on Sunday, January 3, 2016 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the HULSE & ENGLISH FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL, 75 Church St. (905-684-6346). A Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel on Monday, January 4, 2016 at 1 p.m. Cremation will follow with burial in Victoria Lawn Cemetery at a later date. If desired, memorial donations made to the Brain Injury Association, McMaster Children's Hospital or an animal charity of choice would be appreciated by the family. Online tributes may be made at www.hulseandenglish.com
"Bill was a lover of all of God's creations."
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William (Billy) Helton (Leonard)
February 10, 2016
So happy I was able to spend some time with you Dad. We made some good lifetime memories in such a short period of time together. My love and respect is always with you in this world and the next. Love your Son William Richard Sidney Leonard
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Robin Baisley
January 2, 2016
Thank You Grandpa Bill for many fine family memories!
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