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LEONARD (LEN) EDWARD DOYLE
Date of Passing: Aug 27, 2018
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryLEONARD (LEN) EDWARD DOYLE Peacefully on August 27, 2018 at the H.S.C., we sadly announce the passing of a great man, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, at the age of 92. Len is survived by his children, Larry (Linda) of Burlington, ON and Chris and Marilyn of Winnipeg. Grandchildren, Dayle (Mike), Brie and Marquesa, and great-grandchildren, Ryder Cliff and Sawyer Len. Len was predeceased by his parents, Michael and Mary Doyle, brother Allen, sister Elizabeth and his loving spouse of 60 years Betty. At a young age he was a cadet in the Lord Strathcona's Horse (Royal Canadians) and trained in their tank regiment as a gunner. Thankfully the day he was on the ship to sail, was the day the war ended. Being a retired air craft mechanic and manager of ground equipment for Air Canada, starting at Trans Canada Airlines, he worked for 37 years and was retired for 30 years. He lived and breathed airplanes. He loved people and spent more than 1000+ hours volunteering at Middle Church Home, being honored with Volunteer of the Year. He also loved wood working as a hobby and would spend his time cutting out many birdhouses and craft patterns for the residents to build, paint and sell at their craft sales. He was a Cub Scout leader, fire arms instructor, square dancer, hunter and fisherman. He and mom loved their camp at Beauty Bay, near Kenora, ON, they spent many a summers there. Dad loved cross country skiing at Birds Hill Park until the young age of 80. He power walked daily around his neighbourhood in which he made friends with MANY of his neighbours. DAD LOVED US. The family would like to thank Lion's Supportive Housing and Lion's Personal Care Centre for caring for our father. All staff at the Health Sciences Centre who did their part in helping him with all that he required. Bless you all, you are very special people. Prayers will be said on Tuesday, September 4 at 7:00 p.m. at Cropo Funeral Chapel, 1442 Main St., Winnipeg. Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at Holy Redeemer Parish, 264 Donwood Drive on Wednesday, September 5, at 11:30 a.m. Interment will take place in Assumption Cemetery, 3990 Portage Ave. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made and donations can be made to the Alzheimer's Society or to Lions Centre at 320 Sherbrook St, Winnipeg, MB R3B 2W6. "MAY YOU BE HALF AN HOUR IN HEAVEN BEFORE THE DEVIL KNOWS YOU'RE DEAD"
Publish Date: Sep 1, 2018
LEONARD (LEN) EDWARD DOYLE Peacefully on August 27, 2018, at the Health Sciences Centre, we sadly announce the passing of a great man, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, at the age of 92. Prayers will be said on Tuesday, September 4 at 7:00 p.m. at Cropo Funeral Chapel, 1442 Main St., Winnipeg. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Holy Redeemer Parish, 264 Donwood Dr. on Wednesday, September 5, at 11:30 a.m. Interment will take place in Assumption Cemetery, 3990 Portage Ave. Long obituary in Saturday's edition.
Publish Date: Aug 31, 2018
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Aug 31, 2018, Sep 01, 2018
Condolences & Memories (6 entries)
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I got home from work tonight and heard Len had passed away. I immediately looked across the street where he used to watch the neighbourhood. Len taught me to appreciate our Veterans and our family appreciates the price that was paid for freedom - more than ever. We would share toasts of Scotch on Rememberance Day and even on some Father's Days (and damn it I'm going to have one tonight). We would invite him over for pie, a beer, a chat - not nearly enough but enough to know he was really special. He welcomed us into the neighbourhood, and we loved chatting with him. His last summer at home I saw him nearly every day, and in his state we would have almost the same conversation every day. "Say young fella - it's been a while". We always gave Len whatever time we could. He was worth it. Len - I know there were many times you would walk out on to your driveway and have a shovel - expecting to clean up the windrow left by the snowplows, and be perplexed because it was already gone. Well I have to come clean - it was me!! I cleaned that up for you and I was glad every time I did. You made me a better person. Thank you for your imprint into our lives. Charles, Danielle, Katelyn and Jaxon. "What will you do when the war is over - tender comrade? When we lay down our weary guns? When we return home to our wives and families, and look into the eyes of our sons. What will you say of the bond we had - tender comrade." - Billy Bragg - Posted by: Charles Smadella (Neighbour) on: Sep 05, 2018
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I will always remember Uncle Len and Aunty Betty's house in NK. We used to go visit quite frequently, We always had a blast. Uncle Len always had us laughing and his smile was contagious. Uncle Len was always a kind and happy person. Rest in peace Uncle Len My deepest condolences Larry, Chris, and Marilyn - Posted by: Deb Chucko (great niece) on: Sep 05, 2018
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It was an honour to know my Uncle Leonard.... He liked telling jokes and he always had that smile.....Rest in Peace Uncle Leonard. - Posted by: Susan Laurenson (nee Doyle) (niece) on: Sep 01, 2018
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Len was my neighbour when I was a child and later as an adult when I bought my parent's home. My Dad and him would often chat over the fence, and often have a beer. He would always have a smile on his face and a story to tell. The same traits carried on when I was an adult, he would pop his head over the fence every time he saw myself or my husband outside, where a beer would be shared and often gifting us vegetables from his garden. Len was a great man and a great neighbour, with always a great big smile. Rest in peace Len and condolences to the family. - Posted by: Marcy (neighbour) on: Sep 01, 2018
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Len was my boss at AC. He was a very fair man. - Posted by: russ damskov (friend) on: Sep 01, 2018
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Len was one of the best if not the best boss I ever worked for. When I did not want to go back to Montreal with Flight Operations Air Canada, Len took a chance on me to work along side of him in Ramp Equipment Maintenance and he would train me. We were two pees in a pod when it came to personalities and we did have our fair share of disagreements but they were always worked out and forgotten. He was a demanding but very fair individual and always stood behind his employees and give the what-for in private. It what my privilege and honour to work with such an honorable and caring employer - Posted by: Mike Smalley (co-worker) on: Aug 31, 2018
