Glen William Leggott passed away peacefully, with his family by his side, on December 21, 2025. His 14-year battle with Alzheimer’s Disease is finally over. He leaves behind a legacy of love, kindness, and quiet strength that will live on in all who were fortunate enough to know him.
Glen was born on March 12, 1955, in Lanigan, Saskatchewan, to Barbara (née Bennett) and Richard (Dick) Leggott. From a young age, he and his older brother, Doug, learned the value of hard work growing up on the family farm. It was also during these early years that Glen developed a deep love for hockey, spending countless hours shooting pucks against the side of the barn, already dreaming big.
Hockey was a true passion for Glen. At just 16 years old, he moved to Humboldt to play on the Junior A team of the Humboldt Broncos. He later advanced to the WHL, playing for the Saskatoon Blades, where his smooth, effortless skating style and natural talent on the ice earned him the nickname “Legs” among his hockey peers. Although a knee injury ultimately ended any future he had in hockey, those who had the privilege of watching him skate still remember his grace on the ice and his genuine love for the game.
It was after he left the Blades that Glen and Judy (Harris) met and fell in love. He often said it was love at first sight, and his devotion to her never wavered. They married in 1979 and returned to Lanigan to his farm home, where Glen began his farming career. Glen patiently taught Judy about farm life, a life she soon learned to love as much as he did. During this time, Glen also discovered a new passion in coaching, sharing his knowledge and love of hockey as a coach for the Humboldt Broncos and later, his son, in Lanigan minor hockey.
In 1982, Glen and Judy welcomed their first child, a daughter, Brooke. Three years later, their son, Ford, completed the family. The four of them were a close family, building a life filled with love, laughter, and countless cherished memories, from coaching Ford’s hockey teams to family trips, to never missing a dance recital, even during seeding. Glen was a true hero in Brooke and Ford’s eyes.
As a hockey coach, Glen developed deep and lasting bonds not only with Ford, but with all the boys he coached over the years. He was more than a coach. He was a mentor, a role model, and a steady presence who left a lasting impact on the young lives he guided, many of whom remained connected to him long after their playing days were over.
Glen spent several winters working at the local liquor store, but when the town of Lanigan built the new rink, it wasn’t long before he could be found there, proudly serving as rink caretaker. In 2004, Glen and Judy made the difficult decision to quit farming, and after their farm auction in 2005, Glen worked as a groundskeeper at the golf course, a place where he felt right at home. When he wasn’t working, he could be found on the fairways, enjoying a round of golf which he loved nearly as much as he loved hockey.
In 2010, Glen stepped into another role he was extremely proud of, Grandpa. As each of his six grandchildren were born though, Alzheimer’s disease took hold more deeply. His pride in being a Grandfather was gradually stolen from him, but he will live on through the many stories his grandchildren will hear about him from those whose lives he touched.
Glen will be remembered for his incredible smile, his contagious laugh, and the warm twinkle in his eye. He had an energy about him that made him charismatic, instantly putting people at ease and making everyone feel welcome. He truly lit up every room he walked into. His kindness, patience, and generosity of spirit are gifts he leaves behind for all of us to remember him by.
Glen will be forever missed by his wife Judy, his daughter Brooke, her husband, Dallas (Wozniak) and children, Blake, Zade and Karys and his son Ford, his wife, Vanna (Silzer) and their children, Harlow, Kipton and Wrenley, his extended family, friends, and community, and through the countless lives he touched simply by being himself.
The family would like to thank the care staff at Emma Cottage in Samaritan Place for their devotion to meeting Glen’s needs over the last few years. We would also like to send a thank you to staff at RUH for their compassion and care during Glen’s final hours.
There will be a Celebration of Life for Glen on Friday, January 30 at 2:00 p.m. at the Lanigan Town Hall (110 Main Street, Lanigan, SK). His family would love to have you join them in bidding him a last farewell. Donations may be made on Glen’s behalf to the Alzheimer’s Society, Saskatoon or the Lanigan Arena. Arrangements entrusted to Mourning Glory Funeral Services (306) 978-5200. To share memories or send condolences visit www.mourningglory.ca .
