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Leon Keith

1931-2015

Leon Keith

  It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Leon H. Keith on Tuesday, March 31, 2015.

  Leon was born in Canaan Forks on February 21, 1931 and has called Niagara his home since 1953.

  He is survived by his wife Phyllis (Irvine) and sons Kevin (Kelli), Shawn (Darlene), Randall (John) and Todd (Annette).  Special Grampie of Jessica Huzyk (Kyle), Rory, Connor and Danika, Leon was thrilled with the arrival of great granddaughter Isabella in 2014.

  He will be dearly missed by sisters Ruby Hicks (Ron) and Hattie Perry (Clarke), brothers Fred (Kitty), Gene (Janice), Hal (Faith) and Jim, sister-in-law Sandra Irvine and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

  He is predeceased by his parents Dorothy and Harold Keith and sisters Eva, Blanche and Vera and brother Venning.

  Leon was well known throughout the Niagara Community.  He was Vice-President and General Manager at Swagelok Canada until his retirement and was a Charter member and past President of the Stamford Kiwanis Club.  Leon was an active member of First Baptist Church, Petit Ave in Niagara Falls where he was s Deacon and served on the Board of Management.

  After his retirement, he worked with the Business Development Bank in St. Catherines and with Human Resources Development Canada.  He volunteered with the Niagara Training Adjustment Board and with many Kiwanis events.

  The service was held at St. Andrew's United Church, Niagara Falls, ON on Thursday April 9, 2015.

  Local donations to a charity of choice can be made through Salisbury Funeral Home.

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Service Date
Thursday, April 9, 2015
Service Location
Niagra Falls, ON

Requested Charity
Charity of Choice