Harris; Eugene Leon (Lee).
Passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family at St. Michael’s Hospital, Toronto, on Saturday October 20th, 2012. Lee Harris, in his 73rd year, beloved husband of Eileen (Hadley). Loving father of Linda (Fabien Soucy), Cory (Lisa Flood), and Kara (Steve Percy). Sadly missed by his grandchildren, Melyssa, Courtni, Mackenzie, Chelsea, Hadley, Barrett, and Addison. Dear brother of Francis (Gloria), Diana (Bernie Varcoe), and the late Bernard. Fondly remembered by his sister-in-law Margaret. Remembered with love by his many nieces and nephews.
Resting at Rod Abrams Funeral Home, 1666 Tottenham Road, Tottenham, 905-936-3477 on Wednesday, October 24th, 2012 from 2-4 and 7-9 pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be held in St. James Church, Colgan, 11:00 am Thursday, October 25th, 2012 followed by interment in St. James Cemetery, Colgan. Donations in Lee’s memory to the charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family. www.RodAbramsFuneralHome.com.
Kathy Giles says
There are few people whom I have met that made the impression Lee did. I miss him as a constant in my weekly job, to share, to laugh, and pass the time of day. He will be remembered in my heart.
Kathy Giles
Customer Service
Tottenham, Pharmasave
Sannie and Allan McInnis says
Dear Eileen and family,
We were so shocked and saddened to hear of Lee’s passing. He will so be missed. We wish you strength and peace in the coming days to deal with his loss.
Thinking of you at this difficult time.
Yours,
Sannie and Al McInnis
Tracey Hudson says
Sorry to hear of your loss Kara and family. It is so difficult to loose someone you care about so much. I am thinking about you and praying for you to have the streangth to carry on and remember the good times you had with him.
Ginetta says
Kara & Eileen:
So sorry to hear about your Dad/ Husband. Would talk to him at the gym. What a wonderful, gentle man.
Prayers to you and your family.
Ginetta
john milne says
To Eileen and Family:
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time.Lee will be missed.God Bless.
John,Moira,Tara and Family
Edmund Shea says
To Lee’s family: So sorry for your loss. I too worked at GO Transit and was lucky to have been blessed with Lee’s smile, warmth, and kindness. What a gentleman. If only we could all be like him.
Lee Doyle says
Kara & Eileen
We are so sorry to hear of Lee’s passing. He was a real trouper for fighting the battle for so long. We will miss seeing him sitting at the front of the church on Sundays. It is a very difficult time for sure. May God grant you serenity.
Mike and Lorei-an Lewis says
Eileen, Kara and Family
I was very saddened when I heard on Sunday that Lee had passed away.
I always enjoyed our encounters at church and various functions.
My biggest wish in life is to live the life that Lee lived.
He touched a lot of lives with his beautiful personality and positive outloook.
I will miss him dearly until we meet again.
Karen Majerly says
Sending my sympathies to the family and friends of a truly special gentleman. I worked with Lee at GO Transit and he touched all of us with his smile and unfailing good nature. A friendly, caring person to the core.
Marlene Stonehouse says
Kara and family so sorry to hear of your loss.Our prayers are with you and your family through this difficult time.
Marlen & Trevor
Eileen and Family says
So sorry to hear of your loss. Margaret Osborne and I saw Lee at the Tottenham Track when we would do our walk and he was a very dedicated fitness person.
Velma Wace
Timothy Hudson says
To the Harris Family: So sorry for your loss, but so very, very proud to have known Lee for many years at GO Transit.
In thinking of him, what comes first to mind is the incredible wealth of positivity; his grace and his great sense of humour; unremitting and genuine compassion; and his quietly inspiring, constant warmth.
A great man indeed.
Since hearing this news, I have a renewed commitment to do my best to carry on in the “Lee Harris Way”. There can never be too much of any of his countless qualities!
He leaves an incredible legacy: he is in the hearts of countless people and brought joy to all, making the world a better place by far.
Peace.
Henry & Joan Kwiatkowski says
Eileen & Family:
Please accept our sincerest condolences in the passing of Lee. He was a wonderful man and will be missed by all.
May God bless you all and give you the strength to carry on through this hour of need.
Margaret and Mike Kennelly says
Eileen and Family We are so shocked and saddened to hear of Lee’s passing so sorry for your loss.May God give you strength,comfort and peace in the days and months ahead.Our thoughts and prayers are with you
Shaun and Tracey Gannon says
Eileen,Kara and Family,
We are so sorry for your loss. Lee had a gift that made everyone he spoke to feel cared for.We will miss him. Lee and all of you are in our prayers.
Nancy Barton says
Eileen and family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time. I always enjoyed having a chat with Lee. He was a wonderful person.
Karen and Colin Stevenson says
Eileen and Family,
So very sorry to hear of Lee’s passing. As others from GO have said, Lee was a joy to work with and we were all very fortunate to have been able to call him a friend and a colleague. He was a true gentleman and set a wonderful example for all of us. We shall think of him often and remember his lovely smile. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Klaus & Beatriz Baumfeld says
Eileen and Family:
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all! Lee was a wonderful, kind, gentle and faithful gentleman, he will remain in our hearts forever!
Blessings
Klaus, Beatriz & Family.
Susan and Jack Neve says
To all the Harris family, we were sadden to here of the passing of a true gentelman and friend. We had some beautiful times with you all and you all will always in our thoughts and prayers.
Love and God Bless from all the Neve family
Doreen Ouellette,Valerie and Joanne and Families says
We are greatly saddened to hear of Lee’s passing. Our kind thoughts are with you and your family at this and all times. May he rest in peace.
Love to all,
Doreen,Val and Joanne.
Amie Lambert-Gaudet and Family says
To The Harris Family,
I was very sad when I heard about your loss. The most difficult thing to happen to someone is to lose a cherished Husband, Father or Grandfather and your Dad was one of the best.
I remember him from when I was very little and still attending Tottenham Public.
Cherish all your memories and celebrate the times you spent together.
We will be making a donation in Lee’s name to Southlake Cancer Cancer in Newmarket who took such great care of my father in his final days.
Our thoughts are with you in this trying time.
With Love,
Amie, Roger, Justin and Jake Lambert-Gaudet
Harry & Norma Wilkinson says
Dear Eileen and family. Lee’s suffering is over and he now resting in the joy and glory of our heavenly Father. We pray that you are given the strength and peace at this most trying time.God Bless.
Ruth and George Stamper says
Dear Eileen We are so sorry to hear of Lee’s passing. Our prayers and thoughts are with you. Stay strong and may God Bless you.
Dave Frolick says
Eileen & Family:
Bern Varcoe called me about Leon’s sudden passing. So sorry to hear the sad news. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of sorrow.
EVELYN WADDEN AND FAMILY says
EILEEN AND FAMILY, SORRY TO HEAR OF LEES PASSING. VERY LOVING MAN,ALWAYS WITH A SMILE,OUR PRAYERS AND THOUGHTS ARE WITH YOU ALL.THE WADDEN FAMILY.
Maria and Domenic Spalvieri and family says
Eileen our deepest condolences to you and your family.We were so saddened to learn about Lee. He was always such a kind and gentle soul always stopped to say hello or give a hug. He will be missed. May the Lord comfort you at this time of sorrow.
Laurie Byam says
To the Harris family:
I am sorry to hear of Lee’s
passing. He was a great
co-worker & he will be
missed.
Hilda Jackson says
Dear Eileen and family: I am very sorry to hear of Lee’s passing. He was a joy to work with at GO and his welcoming smile every morning did my heart good. He will be missed by all. It was a great honour to consider him a good friend and colleague.
Hilda
Don Tracy says
Eileen & family,
My condolences on your loss. I have many fond memories of working with Lee at GO Transit and spending time with him on the golf course. Lee was a gentle man and a gentleman. I still use of his favourite lines when one of my playing partners hits a less than ideal shot “There’s no trouble there.”
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
GEORGE AND JEAN MCMAHON says
To the Harris Family, George and I wish to express our deepest condolences to all the family,Our prayers are with you. Leon was a very special person.Jean,George McMahon
Maureen O'Leary says
Dear Eileen and Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this very difficult time. Take good care of each other! God bless you all!
Patrick, Mary Catherine, Kevin and Maureen O’Leary
Ken & Bonnie Pratt says
To the Harris family, I have met a few men in my life that would epitimize what a gentleman is. Leon, was at the very top of my list. Whether it was at bowling, in the store or a chance meeting on the street, Lee always took the time to shake hands, give that very natural smile and ask with true meaning, ‘How are you?’ but it wouldn’t stop there he’d ask how Bonnie was, Erin, Crystal and later our grandchildren. And it alsways made me feel good to tell him all were fine. That soft laugh he had when we shared a joke or anecdote made me smile. He fought hard to recover from his tumor and never once did he ever let you think that was a reason for feeling bad. He knew God and lived his life as a true disciple of Christ. While we are sad here on earth for his company, I can picture the Communion of Saints standing at the gates of Heaven waiting to shake his hand. Lee had to go Saturday to be in time to join the rest in Heaven to welcome the newly cannonized Saints from todays services. God does have a plan in all we do! Praise Him. Eileen, you and the children take peace in knowing Lee took the 5pm express bus to Heaven on Saturday. Blessings, Bonnie and Ken Pratt and our family
Bill, Sandy, Lisa & Michelle Clark says
Eileen & Family, Very sorry to hear of Lee’s passing. We will remember Lee as a very loving, kind, gentleman. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Love, The Clark Family
Eilish & Bill Boston says
Dear Eileen and Family: We send our sincere condolences to all of you at this time of great sorrow. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
John Sullivan says
Dear Eileen, I was so please to hear your voice tonight but the news you provided was a shock indeed. I cannot tell you of the countless hours Lee and I spent together at work and on the golf course where it never rained on us. He was my secret weapon against the weather because I knew that God would never spoil his favorite sons’ day.
You and his family should revel in the knowledge of how special he was. I cherish his memory.
John Ayers says
Eileen, Judy and I send our sincerest condolences to you and your family. Leon was a man full of kindness and warmth for all. I will dearly miss his welcoming smile and our many talks that we had together. God Bless!
HANS MARCHAND says
A VERY ,VERY OLD FRIEND HAS CROSSED THE RIVER .HE WAS THE NICEST PERSON I EVER MET WITH MORE COURAGE THAN ALL OF US COMBINED .GOD LOVES HIM AND HIS FAMILY AND SO DO I .
HANS ,DEREK ,KAREN AND FAMILY .
Fern Fraser says
Eileen, I am so sorry to hear of Lee’s passing. My deepest sympathy to you and your wonderful children and grandchildren. I am unable to attend the visitation on Wed. as my daughter is working and I am her sitter and of course I work at night. I am thinking of you and know you will be okay because you are a strong and beautiful woman. God Bless you all.