Obituary of Douglas 'Doug' Arthur Leinweber

With family by his side and in his heart, peacefully on Saturday, March 14th, 2020 at St. Joseph’s Hospice, London, at the age of 77. Beloved husband for 52 years of Kathleen ‘Kathy’. Dear father of Mark (Rose), Scott (Stephanie) and Julie (Corey). Loving Grandpa of Abby, Ben, Riley, Alex, Brianna, Grace and Paige. Will be missed by his brothers, John and Paul (Winnie); his sister-in-law, Donna Leinweber; his sister, Kathy Megaro (Rocco); by his brothers-in-law, Pete and Mike; and by many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his parents, Frederick and Pauline Leinweber, and brother, Don Leinweber. Doug enjoyed many memorable vacations with his family: at Disney, in Newfoundland and camping at Killbear Provincial Park. He worked at Via Rail for over 30 years and was an avid golfer, deer and moose hunter, and wine-maker. Visitation will be held at WESTVIEW FUNERAL CHAPEL, 709 Wonderland Road North, London, on Tuesday from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at HOLY FAMILY PARISH, 777 Valetta Street, London on Wednesday, March 18th, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. Interment of ashes at St. Peter’s Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, those wishing to make a donation in memory of Doug are asked to consider St. Joseph’s Hospice, London or the MS Society of Canada.