King : William Leonard
Peacefully passed at home in his sleep in his 96th year on May 28th 2025 as was his wish. Beloved husband of June King (née Jackson). June and Leonard married in 1953. Loving father of Bill King (Piret Kreem-King), Jean Maltby (Jack Maltby), and Norman King. Sadly missed by his grandchildren Daniel (Michele) Bryan (Kristine), Marika (Andrew Gaut), Lukas (Douglas), Katrina King. James (Nicole) Mark (Stephanie), Micheal (Devina), Jennifer (Calvin Lipsett). Cooper Ainsley (Kylie) Kyle Ainsley (Kayleigh) and his many great grandchildren. Predeceased by his siblings Lorne (Marg) and Margaret King. Forever in the hearts of his nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Leonard was a lifetime farmer and Pioneer seeds salesman for 50 years. He was a director with the Canadian Seed Growers Association, receiving the Robertson Associate award in 1984. Leonard’s hobby was collecting antiques, tractors and being a member of the Georgian Bay steam club.
The Family will receive friends at Rod Abrams Funeral Home 1666 Tottenham Rd., Tottenham 905-936-3477 on Monday June 2, 2025 with visiting from 9:30am until the time of Memorial Service in the Chapel at 11:30am. Reception will follow in the funeral home’s Cliffside Hall. For those who wish, donations in Leonard’s memory to the Georgian Bay Steam Show would be appreciated. Online condolences and memories may be left for the family at www.RodAbramsFuneralHome.com.
Service
Memorial Visitation
Rod Abrams Funeral Home
1666 Tottenham Road Tottenham, Ontario L0G 1W0
Monday June 2, 2025
9:30am - 11:30am
Memorial Service
Rod Abrams Funeral Home
1666 Tottenham RoadTottenham, Ontario L0G1W0
Monday June 2, 202511:30am
Mary Wiley says
Deepest sympathy to the King family RIP Leonard
Garry and Mary Wiley
Donna Argent Williams says
My sincere condolences to the King family.
marc ronan says
Sincere condolences to all of the King family from the Ronan Family
Mary Lynn Nosad says
I am very sorry to hear of the passing of Mr. King. My condolences to the family.
My thoughts are with you all.
Mary Lynn Nosad
David and Maureen Archibald and family says
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time.
Mr. King was so kind and generous when Brother Mike was so sick.
One Farmer helping another Farmer.
Beth (Palmer) Orr and Don Orr says
To June and family, We are sorry to hear of Leonard’s passing. May the memories be with you. Our vision is the warm wave on passing as he drove his gator to check the fields daily . Our thoughts are with you. Your Neighbours from the 20th & 4th.
Ailene Mabee says
My sincere condolences to all the family.Remember the good times.
Shawn, Cheryl, Adaline, Kaitlyn Loeb says
Offering our deepest condolences to the king family. Leonard will be truly missed
The DelTins says
Sending condolences and prayers to the King family, my friends and neighbors.
Roger and Diane Reynolds says
We were very sorry to hear of Leonard’s passing. We’re sending our condolences to the King family and keeping you in our thoughts.
Mark Hayhoe says
Many good memories of Leonard and his contributions to Ontarion agriculture. Condolences to the King family.
Jim & Gail Gould says
Sorry to hear of Leonard’s passing our condolences to the King family. Jim & Gail Gould.
Jason Peelar says
Our deepest condolences on the passing of Leonard King. Wishing you peace and comfort during this difficult time. The Peelar family
Frank, Katherine, Nico and Addie Cutrone says
From your city kids that moved to be your neighbours. Leonard, we will miss you. From showing up at our door with corn or a kitten on your john deere. Thank you for welcoming us so wholeheartedly into your neighborhood. Our kids will remember you as “Mr Leonard – he had all the cool tractors” ❤️ we’ll be sure to eat some zeppoli on you.
Bonnie O'Hara says
Dear June & family. Saddened to hear of Leonard’s passing. He was always kind & took time to tell a story. Thinking of you all at this time.
Gord Ball says
Bill and Norm so sorry to hear about the passing of your Dad. I can still recall the first time l dropped in to get eggs, how friendly and genuinely welcoming he was as we had just moved into the area
Cherish the wonderful memories.
Gord Ball
Laurie Elmer says
So very sorry for your loss.
Linda Hughes Baker says
My heartfelt condolences to June and the many family members
in the passing of Leonard. An abundance of cherished memories will
be shared.
Dee Smith says
June and Family,
My sincere condolences on Leonard’s passing.
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this
time.
Dee Smith
Beth McCall says
June and family. Our sympathies to all there.
Leonard was our summer playmate on vacations in Bond Head and Ravenshoe. For country children those few days together each year were very SPECIAL , and all the Xmas dinners at the ‘kids’ table in alternate houses. Of course Family reunions each summer, last one at Leonard’s cottage on Simcoe. Those close bonds remained always ! Time together became difficult for all with health problems . Evelyn now 102, Marion 97, and me Beth 95.
We regret being unable to be with you all at the funeral
Sending love and caring .
Beth McCall
Jacqueline (Conlan), Tony and Leighton Costanzo says
Dear June and family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with all the family at this sad time. May all your cherished memories warm your heart and keep Leonard close to you forevermore.
June, I still have the beautiful ceramic plate with painted peonies on it, gifted to me by yourself and Leonard when I was chosen Miss Schomberg Fair 1979. You wrote in perfect penmanship a lovely inscription to me on the back of the plate. It hangs in my dining room.
Thank you again for your thoughtfulness and kindness. I think of you both every time I look at it.
Sending healing thoughts for comfort, and many blessings for peace.
Tony, Jacqueline and Leighton
Judith Burkitt says
Leonard had a long and good life and will be greatly missed by his family and community.
Judi
Wayne and Barbara Courtney says
Our condolences to the family.
Jackie and Millard Eccles says
To June and family, we extend our sincere condolences on reading of Leonard’s passing.
Lorne Lipsett says
Sorry for your loss, remember the good times.
Linda Szoldatits says
An elderly, adorable farmer sitting in his chair at K2 Milling overlooking things.
Rest well from your life’s labours ❤️
Mary Wiley says
June and family Our very deepest sympathies on Leonard’s passing May your wonderful memories give you strength through this difficult time
Garry and Mary Wiley
Ernie and Daina Wienecke says
Our condolences to the family and
Our thoughts are with you all!
Ernie and Daina
Caroline Middlebrook says
My sincere condolences to you all.
Caroline Middlebrook
Barbara Crosby says
Our Deepest Condolences to the entire family. Leonard was such a wonderful man who loved to tell and share stories with my whole family. I would often see him driving his John Deere to my house to check on the field beside it. We all loved to see him there and have a chat. He is a true farmer that was a dedicated man to his family and love of farming. May his memory shine bright in your hearts forever.
Chris, Barbara, Daniel, Julian and Seraphina Crosby
Coish family says
We are so sorry to hear of Leonard’s passing. Sending our condolences and love.
-Ryan, Kelly, and Hank Coish
Robyn Bishop says
To the King Family,
Very sorry to hear of the passing of Mr. King. You all were very kind neighbour’s to my Parents when we lived on the 5th line.
Thinking of your family during this profound loss of our community.
Chad and Robyn
David, Marianne, Rebeccah & Johnny Kennedy and Isobel Tucker says
Our family offers our sincerest condolences to the family of Leonard King. Leonard was always so kind to all of us and very generous with his time and attention. He was the definition of neighbourly. Whenever you had an opportunity to chat with Leonard, he would always give you his full attention as if you were the only person in the world, responding kindly and thoughtfully. One would always be welcomed with a smile and leave after numerous updates on news of interest, fascinating tales of local history and even some tips of wisdom and advice in the most amiable and supportive manner. His regular friendly waves from his pickup truck, gracious offering of his time and genuine personal interest will be greatly missed.
David, Marianne, Rebeccah & Johnny Kennedy and Isobel Tucker
Jim Alexiou says
Our deepest condolences to the entire family. I enjoyed listening to Leonard’s stories from back in the day. Truly a man from “the old school”. Rest In Peace brother.
Jim,Bettyanne, John & Margaret Alexiou
Jayne Breedon says
Mrs. King and family, please accept my condolences on Mr. King’s passing. I was very upset when my Dad told me that he had sold my Grandpa Breedon’s Rumley. However, when Dad told me that the sale was to Mr.King, I was relieved as I knew it had gone to a great home. When Dad, passed, Mr King parked thr Rumley at the end of his driveway, so it could be seen by everyone who drove by on the way to Rod’s to my Dad’s visiting and funeral. They had great respect for one another.
May your memories bring you comfort in the days to come.
Kelsey and Steve Sbergio says
We were deeply saddened to hear of Leonard’s passing and send our heartfelt condolences to the entire King family. So many of you have been an important part of our lives since the day we arrived on the 5th. I have fond memories of Leonard’s yearly visits just before Christmas, and of chatting with him and June while picking up eggs or stopping by the farm. His reassuring presence often seen along the 5th on his Gator will be missed. We also enjoyed seeing his impressive tractor collection when he had it out on display. Leonard leaves behind a legacy that will surely live on through his wonderful and extended family, whom we feel privileged to know.
The Sbergio Family