Layne G. Leonard

It is with deep sadness that we share the passing of Layne George Leonard born June 20th, 1953 in Lindsay Ontario. Layne passed away peacefully in the exceptional care of the staff at Algonquin Grace Hospice on July 18th 2020. Layne lived an adventurous life that touched so many people. He was uplifting, kind, and generous. Layne was born the youngest of five children to Alfred and Eleanor Leonard (predeceased.) Layne made many marks on this earth traveling around the world and utilizing his many tremendous talents. Not only did Layne work for the likes of Bob Dylan and other wealthy clients as a gourmet chef, bodyguard and driver. He was also a certified martial arts third-degree black belt, and an amazing artist. In addition, he became an entrepreneur running a few successful barber shops. On the side he was an entertainer as an accomplished piano player. Later in life, he met Heather Fraser who he married and they had a beautiful daughter Zoe, who was the apple of his eye. In the early days of Zoe’s life many people would remember Layne as the dad carrying “the little red head” in yellow rubber boots around Huntsville. Layne also had a huge love of motorcycling and the world of Harley Davidson‘s. After the birth of his daughter Zoe he retired from his many jobs to look after his vast property and raise his daughter as well to help with the family business. During that time he became increasingly interested in the sport of hunting both with rifles and bows. That led him to joining the Eagle Lake Gun Club where he developed some top level skills in competition shooting with the IDPA. As a direct result, Layne made some of the best friends in his life. He was a wonderful husband and father, a hero uncle,a solid brother, and a reliable friend. During Layne’s battle with cancer his strong faith in god kept him positive and happy. He was one of the strongest people anyone could ever meet and even during his final days he kept true to being this man as Layne refused to take any medication to keep him out of pain. Not a single day will pass where he won’t be remembered for his love of his family, his compassion for animals, his unique sense of humour, his crazy laugh, and his infectious smile.

As per Layne’s request there will be no service. If you wish, a donation in Layne’s memory to Algonquin Grace Hospice would be greatly appreciated. Godspeed Layne Leonard.