Ronald T. Leach
February 2nd, 2020
Ronald Leach passed away at 88 years of age on Sunday, February 2, 2020 at the Didsbury Hospital. Ron suffered from Parkinson's disease for 10 years. Ron will be lovingly remembered by his wife, Eleanore, of sixty five years; daughter, Shannon (Dick Sleeman), Darlene (Dave Rowe); and grandchildren, Naomi Rowe and Aaron Rowe. Ron was predeceased by his daughter, Colette in 2001. A Celebration of Life to follow at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Parkinson Association of Alberta, 120 – 6835 Railway St. SE, Calgary, AB, T2H 2V6.
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My father faced many struggles in his life. At the root of his being he wanted to be the best husband and father he could be. He worked harder than anybody else I’ve ever known. He drew houseplans after working 44 hour weeks. He was a well respected draftsman and instructor at SAIT. He felt the students deserved the absolute best he could give and we heard he exceeded at this. He was a supporter of the concrete toboggan races and helped as needed. He gave of his time to help family and friends do home renovations and repairs. He will lovingly be remembered by David and Darlene Rowe, Naomi Rowe-Schoffer (Cory), Aaron Rowe (Melanie) and great-grandson Kaleb.
I was sorry to hear of Ron’s passing. He was a good man.
I am so sorry for your loss. His kindness and generosity will always be remembered.
So sorry to hear of Ron’s passing, condolences to the family. Much love to you all. Susan, Brad, Ella & Lauren Baylis
So sorry that Ron has passed away. We had many years of working together while at SAIT. Nelda and I hope all will heal quickly while keeping memmories forever.
SAIT's ALIVE (The Association of Retired and Former employees of SAIT and their spouses) extend their deepest sympathy to Eleanore and Family.
I am so sorry to hear of Ron's passing. I remember him as being a quiet soft spoken individual like to have a good laugh. When I worked at Sait I was looking for a person to do the drafting of our house plans and he was referred to me. We had a great time and he worked very diligently to complete them. We are very grateful for his support. This was in 1986. When we met, he asked me if I knew an Albert Kohsel. Yes he was my dad. Ron was the carpenter, working for Engineered Homes, to supervised the building of my parents home on the farm near Delia. That was in 1961. Ron was a talented person and great to be with. He will be missed by family and friends. Andrew & Carol Kohsel, Calgary