Passed away peacefully with family by her side at Campbell House Hospice in Collingwood on Monday, March 9, 2026 in her 93rd year. Beloved wife of 63 years to the late Norman. Loving mother of Terry (Maureen), Dana (Wendy), Lynnette (Dan) McIntyre, Paul (Jana) and Leanne (Jamie) Doig. Cherished grandma of Michelle (Skee), Heather (Diptesh), Carley, Andrew (Janelle), Ryan (Kristi), Jesse (Jill), Emma (Rob), Eric (Keith), Evan, Dakota (Jena), Dylan (Sierra), Jordan (Sophie), Zackary (Ellie), Leighton (Kyle), Aidan, (Paige) and Devan (Katie). Great-grandmother of Hana, Eleanor, Silas, Atlas, Makayla, Matthew, Nathan, Sophie, Sam, Savannah, Nicholas, Gracie, Sadie, Lauren, Brady and Blair. Great-great grandmother of Adelyne. Survived by her sisters-in-law Sonia and Audie and brother-in-law Bill. Predeceased by her grandson Kyle, her daughter-in-law Barb, her parents Cecil and Lena Henry, sister Gloria, brothers Mel (Leona), Elmer (Gladys) and Gord.
Leona was born and raised in Riverview. After her marriage to Norm in 1955, they lived and raised their family on the potato farm in Melancthon. Leona was passionate about her family, genealogy and her love of animals. She was an avid poet; joke teller and she loved to dance. She had a keen eye for fashion and never missed the opportunity to dress up for Halloween. Her compassion touched many lives, and she will be missed dearly.
The funeral service will be held in the Jack & Thompson Funeral Home Chapel in Shelburne on Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. A come and go reception and visitation will take place in the Warrior’s Hall at the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 220 on Tuesday from 2-5 p.m. Everyone is welcome to attend either or both. There will be a private family spring interment at Honeywood Cemetery at a later date. If desired, donations to Honeywood Arena or Honeywood Cemetery would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy. Online condolences may be placed at www.jackandthompsonfuneralhome.com
