Born in Bromley Township, to Michael and Mary Jane (née Gannon), he is predeceased by his brother James (Colleen) of Sudbury and his sister and brother-in-law Teresa and Pat Kelly (Arnprior). Leo married the love of his life, Alene (née Imbleau) and was her devoted husband for 61 years. He was a loving and supportive father to Mary (Paul Welsh) of Ottawa, Raymond (Rod Browning) of London, and Aline Boles (Paul) of Mississauga, and the proud grandfather of Gareth and Ryan Welsh and Sara and Lorna Boles.
After teaching for 3 years in Cobden, Ontario, Leo joined Preston High School in 1962. He later earned a master's degree at the University of Waterloo and became Head of History. Known to many as “Mr. PHS” for his participation in many activities including the Panther school newspaper, organization of commencement, and History Canada, he was an exemplary teacher, unfailingly kind and patient with all students. Following his retirement in 1993, Leo enjoyed travel with Alene, reading, participating in the democratic process and volunteering for both the Kidney Foundation and the Heart and Stroke Foundation. He was an active member of the London Radio Club.
The family extends heartfelt thanks to the staff at Stirling Heights for their compassionate and skilled care.
Should you wish to make a donation to honor his memory, please consider the Heart and Stroke Foundation, the Canadian Cancer Society, or the Cambridge Self-Help Food Bank.
The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Clement’s Catholic Church, 745 Duke Street, Cambridge on Tuesday, September 29, 2020. Please call the Barthel Funeral Home (519) 653-3251 to RSVP to attend the service as the numbers are limited for safety. In accordance with current Covid 19 provincial, federal and the bereavement authority of Ontario, special arrangements have been made to accommodate the safety and convenience of everyone. Access to the church facility will be controlled and all visitors will be required to wear a mask, to provide the funeral home personnel with their name and telephone number upon arrival, and to observe physical distancing measures while on the premises.
Private family burial at Parklawn Cemetery.
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