It is with heavy hearts we announce the sudden passing of Dick on December 21, 2018 at the age of 69. Beloved husband and best friend of Joan Holmes-Leitch. Loving father of Lessley Leitch, Lori Huff (Johnny), John Leitch, Jennifer Andrews, and Bryce Holmes (Maggie). Dear Papa of 7 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild. Son of the late Richard Leitch Sr. (2017), Velma and the late Helen Lane Leitch (2017). Brother of the late Steve (2007)(Janet), Tami, Dan (Sandy), Lou Anne, Lee, Jeff (Karen) and Dina (Bob). Son-in-law of Harold and Isabel Ouellette. Brother-in-law of Ron (Karen), Connie (Tom). Survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Best friend of Don Jacobs for many years and gained a good Canadian friend in Kenn Morris.

Dick was a loving family man with great devotion to his family and friends. He had fond memories of many years of hunting and fishing with family and friends in Yakima, WA. Dick was a proud and successful agent with Farmer’s Insurance Group for over 25 years.

If you so desire, donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated.

Visitation Thursday, December 27, 2018 from 7-9 p.m. Funeral Friday 10 a.m. at Families First 3260 Dougall Ave., South Windsor, 519-969-5841. Cremation to follow.