LEYTEN, Leonard
September 18, 1947 – January 2, 2012
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Len Leyten on Monday, January 2, 2012 following a brief illness at the age of 64 years.
Len was born in Mannville, AB and moved to Calgary at a young age. He worked for the City of Calgary for 35 years prior to his retirement in 2002. He was an avid reader, loved travelling and enjoyed spending time with his family who were very important to him. He will be deeply missed.
He is survived by his loving wife of 43 years, Lena, his son Paul and daughter-in-law, Melissa, and his best buddy, his grandson, Shane, with whom he shared a special bond. He is also survived by two brothers, Dale and Wayne, his brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Tim and Karen Adams and his niece, Kelly Adams as well as numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.
Memorial Services will be held at McINNIS & HOLLOWAY’S Park Memorial Chapel (5008 Elbow Drive S.W. Calgary, AB) on Monday, January 9, 2012 at 10:30 a.m. Condolences may be forwarded through www.mcinnisandholloway.com. If friends so desire, in lieu of flowers, memorial tributes may be made directly to the Kids Help Phone P.O. Box 2850, 150 9 Avenue S.W. Calgary, AB T2P 3H9. The family wish to thank the wonderful staff on both Unit 36 at the Foothills Hospital as well as the Sarcee Hospice for their dedicated and loving care during his stay with them.
In living memory of Len Leyten, a tree will be planted at Fish Creek Provincial Park by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES Park Memorial Chapel, 5008 ELBOW DRIVE S.W. Telephone: (403)243-8200.
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This is so sad. My heart goes out to his family and friends. Ben
I worked with Len on and off over the years at the Information Centre at the City of Calgary. We shared many a good laugh. Len was a great guy….my sincere condolences to all of his family. May he rest in peace….
To Lena and family, my sincere sympathy, he will be greatly missed.
I met Len when I worked at the Information Centre and very much enjoyed working with him. However, my last memory of Len was when I bumped into Len and Lena at Market Mall last year. They both were smiling the entire time as they spoke about how much they loved to spend time with their grandson. They were thrilled to be grandparents. My deepest condolences to Len’s family, I know he will be missed.
Sincere Condolences to Len’s Family.
I worked with Len at The Electric System.
Sincerely,
Bruce Dunlop
Dear Lena and family, we are so very sorry to hear of Len’s passing. Our hearts go out to you. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to your neighbors–that’s what neighbors are for.
Ken & Joan
Dear Lena, Paul and family,
Len and I are so sorry to hear of Len’s passing. He was far too young to leave his family. We are sure you will have many happy memories. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Len and Pat Rabey
Dear Lena and family.Sorry I will be unable to attend Lens memorial service
due to an annual appointment with the hematologist but our thoughts will be with you all at this sad time.He was a
wonderful person and will be remembered as such.
Sincerely Kay and Alan Gowans.
Dear Lena and family,
So sorry to hear of Len’s passing. We shared some funny times at work and over the years since his retirement have loved getting the jokes, stories, pictures and books he shared. I’m just sorry we didn’t have that last lunch.
Diane