Obituary of Don Leyland

Leyland, Donald Joseph (Don)

Passed suddenly surrounded by his loving family at Orillia Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital on Friday August 16^th 2019 in his 88^th year. Don was born in Toronto to the late Joseph and Ethel Leyland. Beloved husband of Marion (nee Foster) of 45 years. Loving father of Michael Williams-predeceased, Donna Carney (D’Arcy), Andrew Leyland, Dianne Carmichael (Colin), Denyse Braid, and Stephen Leyland (Lorraine). Proud Grandfather of Jason (Mallory), Michael (Rochelle), Amanda (Brent), Andrew, Ryan (Michelle), Laura, Jordan, Erin; great grandfather of Cooper, Cayden, and Taylor. Don is predeceased by his siblings Stanley, Doris, Eileen, and Margaret. He will be dearly missed by his many nieces, nephews, family and friends. Cremation has taken place. Private family arrangements.  As an expression of sympathy memorial donations may be made to Orillia Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital Foundation - Sleeper Chairs for Family through the Simcoe Funeral Home, 38 James St E Orillia ON Messages of condolence are welcomed at www.simcoefuneralhome.ca.