Len’s life was dedicated to serving others. This ethos of service ensured that a wide array of organizations and causes were the beneficiaries of his positive can-do attitude, his determination and drive in the face of challenges, his seemingly limitless energy, and his passion for life. The list of entities includes (but is not limited to) the Children Hospital, Prostate Center, Classic Boat Festival, and the Victoria Running Clubs. Len was happiest when he was volunteering to help the community, contributing to making tomorrow better than today, and welcoming and including all those crossed paths with into his life. He enjoyed his work, liked wrestling with challenges, and was very creative. Len was authentic, straightforward and grounded in how he lived his life and inspired trust and respect in his interactions with others. His sense of humour, warmth and generosity touched family, friends and acquaintances alike and brought lightness and joy to their lives.
True to the openness, strength and sense of gratitude that defined his life, Len spent his last couple of months of illness the way he wanted - enjoying his lovely place till the very end, never complaining, appreciating everything, and enduring the pain and discomfort with grace and dignity.
We are grateful to the Cancer Society and to the dedicated doctors and nurses at the hospice who took such wonderful care of Len in his final days. In recognition of their dedication and service and in the true spirit of Len’s love of giving, we will be contributing to and supporting research on pancreatic illnesses.
All of us are richer for having known Len during his time with us and poorer for having lost him. He will be deeply missed.
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