Obituary of Donald Francis Leedham

DONALD FRANCIS LEEDHAM Donald passed away at the age of 80 years, on Saturday, April 14, 2012 in Regina, Sk. Don was born on August 11, 1931 in Halifax, NS and came to Saskatchewan to become a member of the RCMP, where he greatly served 30 years in Regina, Ottawa and Yellowknife. Dons passion was music and played with the RCMP band travelling across Canada. He loved nature and the outdoors, gardening, fishing and camping. He was predeceased by his parents, his brother and his beloved wife Betty-Anne Leedham. Survived by and greatly missed by his three daughters, Karen (Garth); Donna (Phil) and Christine; along with eight grandchildren Tina (Calvin), Charlotte (Milton) and Dustin, Bettyanne, Amie and Richard; Jena and Brooke; and great-grandchildren Ethan, Ryder, Jackson and Kayden; and his dearest sister Marjorie and family (Connecticut). Funeral Service and interment will be held at the RCMP Chapel, RCMP Academy, Depot? Division, Regina, SK on Friday, April 20, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Jean G. Morisset officiating. Flowers most gratefully declined. Donations may be made, in memory of Don Leedham, to the RCMP Heritage Centre, 5907 Dewdney Avenue, Regina, SK, S4T 0P4. When sending a memorial gift, please include the name of the honouree, as well as the name and address of the next of kin c/o Donna Leedham, 29 Sapphire Drive, Emerald Park, SK, S4L 1A9. To leave an online message of condolence, please visit www.speersfuneralchapel.com