Obituary of William Leach

<h1>William Leach</h1> September 5, 1926 - May 4, 2008 William Lindsay Leach (Bill), passed away peacefully, with family by his side on Sunday May 4th, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Kitchener, after a long struggle with IBM (Inclusion Body Myositis). Beloved husband and best friend of Barbara Ann Leach for over 55 years, loving and devoted father of Thomas B. Leach, his wife Carol of Stittsville, and granddaughters Victoria and Rebecca, daughter Lindsay A. Lackie of Cambridge and grandchildren, Jeffrey, Virginia Kate and fiancé Rob Booth, Andrew and Ian, and daughter Kate D. Leach of Toronto. Favourite uncle to Stephen and A. Ryder (Sandy) Kinsman of Montreal and Suzanne Carlaw of Midhurst. He was predeceased by his sister, Aubrey Ellen Kinsman and great niece Victoria Kinsman of Montreal. Growing up in Montreal he was an avid skier, golfer, squash player and all time ‘Tinkerer’ (he claimed he could ‘fix’ anything). He graduated from U of T where he met Barbara. He worked for many years with Cabot Carbon of Canada, in Toronto and upon retiring, moved to Kitchener Waterloo. He was a dedicated volunteer at CCAC and sat on many committees at Luther Village on the Park. The family would like to acknowledge the extraordinary kindness and professional care he received during his stay at St. Mary’s Hospital. At Bill’s request, there will be a quiet immediate family only service, followed by visitation on Thursday May 8th, 2008 from 7-9 pm, at Erb &amp; Good Family Funeral Home, 171 King Street South, Waterloo 519-745-8445. A celebration of his life will take place in Toronto near the end of May. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Mary’s Hospital or Sleeping Children Around the World.