BARRY GORDON LEACH

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BARRY GORDON LEACH June 10, 1939 - January 25, 2010 On January 25, 2010 with his loving family by his side and after a short battle with cancer, it is with great sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our loving husband, father, grandpa, brother and friend. Left to cherish his memory are his loving wife and best friend Maxine of 48 and one-half years, his daughter Kim Cudmore (Lance), his son Brad Leach, his daughter Carla Hacault (Bruce); his special grandson Jordan Cudmore (Erika) and his two precious granddaughters Destiny and Tiana Hacault; his brothers Cameron Airth (Leah), Allan Airth (Pam), sisters Lori Larkin (John), Lynn Airth (Tanya); step-dad Roy Airth (Deenie); his in-laws and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents, father Charles Leach (1946) and mother Margaret Airth (2004) and many aunts and uncles. Barry grew up in Teulon, MB where he has lived on the family farm most of his life. At the age of 18 he was employed at the T. Eaton Co. Winnipeg for eight years; in 1967 he began work at Stony Mountain Penitentiary for 29 years. Retired in 1996 and enjoyed every day of his retirement to the end. A memorial service will be held on Sunday, January 31, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. in the Teulon Rockwood Centennial Centre led by Rev. Ken Anstie. Interment will take place at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Barry's memory to the Teulon Ladies Hospital Auxiliary. The family would like to thank Dr. G. Hutfluss of Victoria Hospital, Dr. P. Harris of Grace CancerCare, Dr. Loudon and Dr. Pillay and the wonderful nursing staff at Teulon Hunter Memorial Hospital. MacKenzie Funeral Home, Teulon in care of arrangements

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jan 28, 2010