It is with much sadness that we announce the passing of Kenneth William Leech (Ken) on July 25, 2018, following a long illness. Ken was the beloved husband of Mary, cherished father of Angus (Susan), Jessica (Nathan), and Dylan (Ailsa) and doting grandfather of Kaia, Sage and Leif. He is also survived by his father, Ken Sr., his sister Diane, and extended family members. Ken was predeceased by his mother Jean Frances (Hurst).
Ken was born in Hamilton, Ontario. In his early years he enjoyed sailing, caddying, playing sports and being a sea cadet. He moved to Alberta with his parents as a teen in 1960. He graduated with a law degree from the University of Alberta in 1967 and has practiced law in Calgary since then while raising a happy family.
Ken was kind and he was funny. He loved his family and did his best to keep them safe, happy and especially warm. For his children he endured thousands of hours of youth soccer games, all manner of teenage melodrama and several wrecked cars with admirable calm, poise and patience.
In his youth, he was a man of surpassing style known for his tailored suits, fine vintage automobiles, taste for idiosyncratic music, and a period Fu Manchu moustache. In his later years, his great joys became more epicurean; his pleasures became family trips to the cabin, cooking adventurous new foods, and having lively debates about politics and current events. His moustache, however, never left, a reminder of his youthful character.
Most of all, he is remembered for having an indomitable spirit. His strength, character and kindness continue to be a source of inspiration to his family and those who knew him. He was loved, and will be deeply missed.
A Celebration of Kens Life will be held at SOUTH CALGARY FUNERAL CENTRE, 12700 Macleod Trail South (at Lake Fraser Gate), on Thursday, August 2nd, 2018 at 2:00 p.m.
If friends so desire, memorial donations may be made directly to the Tom Baker Cancer Centre at https://albertacancer.ca/donate/cancer-centres
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