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James LeonJAMES, Leon  - August 19, 1934 – September 15, 2018 James (Malinowski), Leon Bordeaux, died peacefully at home from bladder cancer.

Beloved husband of Shirley for more than 58 years, proud and generous father and father-in-law to Debbie and Craig Gilbert of Caledon, Ontario and predeceased by son Spencer in 2012.

Proud Opa of Taylor, Rachel and Cayleigh, survived by his sister Lydia and many nieces and nephews.

Leon was a man of purpose, passion, integrity and humour. Born in a German area of Poland, Leon spent his early years in Iserlohn, Germany, losing his father in the war.

He immigrated to Canada in 1948 with his mother Elsa and three younger siblings Heinz, Lydia and Vi.

Landing in Montreal on his 14th birthday, they boarded a train, met an uncle in Winnipeg and then drove to Banff, Alberta. Leon was very eager to be a true Canadian, mastering English by reading, going to the movies and landing his first job at the Banff Springs Hotel carrying golf clubs.

He was a member for many years of the Woodbridge Board of Trade Golf and Country Club and a longstanding member of the Church of the Nazarene, where he was active as a board member and volunteer.

After retirement in his 60's and an accident that restricted his mobility, Leon was content to relocate with Shirley to their lovely home in Georgian Bluffs, Ontario where he could see the water each day, read and do crossword puzzles. He had a thirst for learning, an inquiring mind, enjoyed lively conversation and mostly, a love and commitment to his Lord Jesus Christ and his beloved family.

The family extends heartfelt gratitude to the caring team from Care Partners Owen Sound especially his devoted caregiver Teresa, for their excellent support which enabled Leon to remain in his home throughout his illness.

In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations to Teen Challenge (teenchallenge.ca) or Grey Bruce Health Services.

A Memorial Service will be held Thursday, September 20th at 2:00 p.m. at Brian E. Wood Funeral Home, Owen Sound.

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