Wednesday, October 7, 2009
Our sincere sympathies to June, their children & grandchildren on the passing of Fred, a wonderful husband, father & grandfather & outstanding human being.
I had the priviledge of working for Fred under the ECBE when the board offices were located outside Cottam. We were also fortunate enough to be neighbours, living a block down the street from Fred & June. They were experts at hospitality! A few times the secretaries would be invited back to the Leitch's for 'a cold one'. (all the neighbours on their block of Iler Street--Renaud's, Heinz's, Cascadden's, Linton's, were very sad to see them move from Essex)
My husband Clark remembered Fred's extensive stamp collection, I recalled how knowledgeable he was about all the stamps! We both know Fred & June made numerous friends, no matter where they lived or travelled. One always just wanted to spend more time with them. I distinctly remember how Fred treated everyone equally and with great respect, no matter who they were or what they did for a living.
Our loss is heaven's gain!
Darlene & Clark Richardson
162 Iler Street
Essex, Ontario
