LEAVER, James Leo –
February 20, 1935 - June 29, 2023
Passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 29, 2023 at Oak Ridges Hospice in his 89th year.
Beloved husband of M.C, father of Tracey (Trevor), cherished Papa to Cameron and Carter, as well as a loved uncle to many nieces and nephews.
Born in Glace Bay, Nova Scotia, and predeceased by his parents, Mary and Jim Lever, and siblings Bridget (Hal), Dennis (Flossie), Cornie (Margaret), Mary Ellen (Charlie), Elvina (Len) and Laura (Martin).
Retired from Imperial oil but continued to do several part time jobs, as well as volunteer work with St. Vincents Kitchen, Rosary apostolates at St. Theresa’s Catholic School, and Canadian Blood Services, where he also had donated 230 times. His Faith was a very important part of his life.
Lou’s passion was baseball, in his younger years he played, coached, umpired and his team was inducted into the Maritime Hall of Fame.
Many thanks to the palliative at home and hospital care team from Lakeridge Health Hospital, and to the staff at Oak Ridges Hospice for the exceptional care he received in his final days.
A funeral Mass will be held at Holy Family Parish (91 Ribblesdale Drive, Whitby) on Tuesday, July 4, 2023 at 10:30am.
Arrangements entrusted to W.C. TOWN FUNERAL CHAPEL(110 Dundas Street East, Whitby).
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Lakeridge Health Foundation (Palliative Care) or Oak Ridges Hospice.
For online condolences, please visit wctownfuneralchapel.com .
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