Leiska Reverend Earl Edward Peacefully at Strathmere Lodge, Strathroy on Wednesday August 3, 2011. Reverend Earl E. Leiska, honorary assistant Priest at St. John The Divine Anglican Church, Arva and former Priest at St. George's Anglican Church, Thorndale, in his 81st year. Beloved husband of the late Gloria (Waring) and dear father of Debbie (the late Jim -2004) Fetter of Cambridge, Janine (Richard) Clift, of London, Earl (Darlene) of London, Kandace (Kirk) Bice of Ailsa Craig, the late Michael (1964) and John (Susan) of Kitchener. Dearly loved by 10 grandchildren Lisa (Dave), Mark (Kate), Sarah (Ben), Rebecca (Shawn), Leah (Davin), Justine (Matt), Craig, Nolan (Kristin), Katie, Adam and great-grandsons Logan, Miles and Hudson. Brother of Marie (Gerry)) Rivas of Plattsville and Georgina (Hugh) Jarvis of Wroxeter. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. Predeceased by one brother Ray. Friends may call at St. John The Divine Anglican Church , Arva on Friday August 5, 2011 after 12 noon followed by the Funeral Service at 2PM celebrated by Right Reverend Robert F. Bennett and assisted by the Reverend Wendy Murray. Interment of Cremated remains at a later date. As an expression of sympathy Memorial donations may be given to St. John The Divine Anglican Church, Arva or St. Georges Anglican Church, Thorndale. Harland B. Betzner Funeral Home Thamesford entrusted with arrangements - 519-285-2427 (www.betznerfuneralhome.ca)
Service Details
Friday, August 5th, 2011 2:00pm, St John The Divine Anglican Church