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In memory of those who have Crossed the Bar
LEEDHAM, Norman Edward - passed away peacefully at Errinrung Nursing Home in Thornbury on Sunday, March 9, 2014 at the age of 87. He was born on April 10, 1926 in the Swansea District of Toronto. He was the eldest child of the late Thomas and Bertha (née Coe) Leedham. Norm attended Western Technical School in Toronto and upon completion he joined the Royal Canadian Navy in 1943 and served until the end of WWII. Post war, he took his apprenticeship at Stelco Swansea Works and learned his trade as a tool and die maker. In 1950 he and his business partner founded Leeson & Baxter Ltd., which he successfully owned and operated for more than 40 years until his retirement. After retirement Norm took up permanent residence on the shore of Georgian Bay in Craigleith. His favorite pastime was fishing. He also enjoyed spending winters in Okeechobee, Florida. He took up woodcarving and became quite accomplished; his work was always in demand. As a member of the Rotary Club he loved the camaraderie, the kibitzing, but most importantly being able to give back to the community. Left to celebrate his memory, his wife Doris Leona 'Lee' Leedham of Thornbury, his sons Ken Leedham (Kari-Lyn) and Glenn Leedham (Dianne), his sister Lois Murison (John) and his brother-in-law Lynn Chaulk. Norm is also survived by his son through marriage, Dale Hewgill (late Betty) and their children Ryan and Megan and his daughter through marriage, Pam Hewgill. He will be fondly remembered by his many nieces and nephews and their families. Norm was predeceased by his sister Joyce Chaulk in 2008 and his step-mother Isabel in 1999. Cremation has taken place and a Celebration of Norm's Life will take place at a later date this year. As your expression of sympathy, donations to the Alzheimer Society would be appreciated and may be made through the Ferguson Funeral Home, The Valley Chapel, PO Box 556, Thornbury, ON N0H 2P0 (519-599-2718) to who arrangements have been entrusted. (The Toronto Star 13 Mar 2014)
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