Leonard William McLaren, 79, of Longfields Manor Barrhaven Ontario, peacefully passed away on Monday February 20, 2023 after a lengthy and fierce battle with kidney disease and dementia.
Born December 17, 1943 to Hazel (Simzer) and Wilfred McLaren at Ottawa Grace Hospital. He was raised in Mountain Ontario. It was in Mountain where he developed his love of baseball and more recently he would speak of these great adventures and his homeruns.
Leonard worked as a mason throughout his life and there are many homes and landmarks standing as a tribute to his legacy. Leonard married his wife Andrea on October 2nd, 1964 and went on to have three daughters. Leonard was a strong and supportive father and grandfather. He encouraged his daughters and granddaughter to succeed and his greatest joy was to speak to others of their achievements.
Prior to his illness, he dedicated many years supporting both the Spencerville and Cardinal Lion’s Clubs, where you could find him enjoying live country music and drinking his famous scotch and milk. In his free time he loved spending time with his friends doing what he loved; fishing and hunting.
Loving Dad of Diane (Wayne) McLaren and Angela (Isaac) Gannon. Cherished Grandpa of Maggie Martin. Beloved companion of Eva Francoeur. Brother of Ken (Elaine) McLaren. Leonard also leaves behind his sister in laws Mary, Alice, Carmel and Stella and many nieces and nephews. Fondly remembered by Andrea McLaren. Predeceased by his daughter Kimberly Ann McLaren and his parents Hazel (Simzer) and Wilfred McLaren.
Leonard will rest at the Byers Funeral Home, 2990 Church Street, South Mountain (613-989-3836) on Saturday February 25th, 2023 from 9 to 11am for viewing until time of the Funeral Service in the Chapel at 11:00am. Spring Interment South Gower Cemetery.
Please join the family at Sandy Row Golf Club, 10668 Sandy Row Road, South Mountain, for a lunch following the Funeral Service.
In lieu of flowers, Leonard requested donations be made to the Royal Ottawa Foundation for Mental Health, in support of the care they provided his granddaughter Maggie Martin. Online condolences can be made at www.byersfuneralhome inc.com
Special thanks to the Doctors and Nurses at the Nephrology Clinic at the Ottawa Hospital and to the Staff at Longfields Manor.
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Barbara Anne Gannon says
February 21, 2023 at 6:28 pmAngie, Jimmy and I were sorry to hear of your fathers passing. May you cherish all the memories and happy times you had together and as a family. May he have eternal peace. Love you Aunt Barb & Uncle Jimmy
Angela Gannon says
February 27, 2023 at 8:12 amThank you Barb and Jimmy xo
Leverne Bruce says
February 22, 2023 at 3:46 amWe are sorry to hear the passing of Leonard. We new him very well. We had a cottage on Tuttle Point and Marilyn (Fawcett) sends her condolence to the family.
Donna Gannon says
February 22, 2023 at 7:48 amAngie, I am so sorry to hear of your Dad’s passing. Sending my heartfelt sympathy, hugs,prayers and love to you. May the cherished memories of your Father, give you the strength in the difficult times ahead. Please know, I am here for you. Wishing you comfort and peace. May he rest in Peace. Love you . Donna❤
Donna Gannon says
February 22, 2023 at 8:02 amDiane and Maggie , l am so sorry to hear about the passing of your Father/Grandfather. Sending my heartfelt sympathy, hugs, prayers and love to you and may all the great memories of him, give you the strength to help you through this difficult time. RIP Leonard 🙏. Donna Gannon
Patricia Grant says
February 22, 2023 at 11:39 amAndrea and Family
Thinking of you
Grew up with Leonard in Mountain
Last time I saw him was at the Bluegrass Festival in Spencerville, where we had a visit of the good old days, the one thing that time cannot erase
He had the greatest laugh
I recall sitting in the living room at Wilfred and Hazel’s house when Leonard was dating Andrea, and the fun times we had
Rest in Peace Leonard
Patricia (Workman)Grant
Spencerville
Bart and Jessie Hutchinson says
February 22, 2023 at 11:52 amCondolences to the family
Debbie Lane says
February 22, 2023 at 9:40 pmMaggie, Diane & Angie, We’re so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this sad time. The cherished moments you all had with him will forever be in your hearts and give you the comfort and strength you will need to get through this difficult time.
Hugs,
Debbie & Mark Lane
John Ludlow says
February 25, 2023 at 9:30 amDeepest sympathies for your loss. The Ludlow family, Joe, John, Patty and Janet.
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