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It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Robert Forsythe Leckey at Northumberland Hills Hospital on May 13, 2020 after a brief illness with metastatic cancer.
Rob was the son of Molly (M.J. Rutherford) and the late Dr. Robert Griffiths (Bud) Leckey. He was devoted to his brother Griffiths (Jane) and to his sister Jane. He will also be greatly missed by his adoring cat Zeke as well as his Rutherford and Box cousins.
He attended Upper Canada College and Wilfrid Laurier University and had several careers before establishing a home decorating and improvement business called Rob Art. He was a real people person who lived life to the fullest. In addition to his family, his loyal friends and clients were very important to him. Rob cherished his classic Harley-Davidson and played golf at every opportunity.
His family will be forever grateful to the staff of the Palliative Care Unit at the hospital for the thoughtful and compassionate care Rob received. In lieu of flowers, a donation to the Northumberland Hills Hospital Foundation (Palliative Care Unit) would be appropriate and appreciated.
Cremation has taken place. A celebration of life will be planned later this year.
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Northumberland Hills Hospital - Palliative Care
I don't know if my message went through last night. I Catherine Scraggs and Russell.Scraggs want to send our deepest sympathies to your son. brother, sister. and all family. Rob was our house painter.tried leaving him a message but both cell and phone were not in service. I.checked the obituaries and there he was. I was shocked. He loved life and lived it well. He was always so positive and showed all his pictures and is adorable cat and his trip down east. He did a lot of favors for us as Russell was disabled. He was the greatest painter we ever witnessed. We both loved him we live in Newcastle Please email us when celebration of life is. He will be greatly missed, loved and adored. Love and best wishes. Catherine Scraggs and Russell Scraggs
I am very sorry about the los of Rob Leckey My deepest condolences to Molly Griff Jane and Jane I feel I have lost the best friend I ever had RIP Rob Willy Hjorngaard
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Northumberland Hills Hospital - Palliative Care
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Northumberland Hills Hospital - Palliative Care
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Northumberland Hills Hospital - Palliative Care
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Northumberland Hills Hospital - Palliative Care
I am so sorry to learn of Rob's passing. It has been many years, Rob was a dear (and entertaining!) friend in our undergrad years at WLU in Waterloo. Deepest condolences to Rob's family and friends, especially to Griff who also joined us in the adventure in Waterloo. Looking at the many messages of condolence, and the lovely video tribute posted by his friends in Newcastle, Rob continued to be a cherished friend to many throughout his life.
Sorry to the Leckey family for your loss. Shmuck i will always miss you buddy 😔 you were a great neighbor and friend for 2 decades.. how time flies..gonna miss you alot buddy, wont be the same here without you, rest well my friend, i am here if anything or help is needed 🍻✌🏽🕊
I was sorry to hear that you lost a son Robert. With deepest sympathy, Joan
Molly Sorry for the lost of your son my thoughts are with you and your family.
We are very sorry for your loss Molly.
I was so sorry to see the notice about Rob's passing. My condolences to the family. Our parents were close friends (Medical studies at U of T and Scottish Dancing). They danced at my wedding! Rob and I connected over the years, and it was always as if we had just spoken the day before. He had a gentle soul, was compassionate and funny. He loved his family above everything else. I loved spending time with him, in person or on the phone, always feeling better for the time spent with him. I regret not being in touch recently. I will miss him and never forget him.
Robs family: it is with shock and sadness that we discovered our friend and neighbor across the street had passed away. You are in our thoughts and prayers are with you. Donna and Donald Robins.
So sorry to hear about Rob. Thinking of you and sending my deepest sympathy. Cecilia
Griff, I'm thinking of you and Molly especially and sending sympathy. It's hard to cope with loss. It sounds as if Rob's death was fairly quick, something to be grateful for. Leslie Hill
Thinking of you and sending love as you say farewell to your Rob after such a short warning of his illness. I know you will miss him and the care he showed to you, his wonderful mother.
So sorry to hear hear of Roberts death please accept our sympathy to you and your family Don & Jean
Dear Molly, we are so sorry to hear of the loss of your son Rob...& for Griff & Jane the loss of their brother. RIP Our condolences, thoughts & prayers are with you at this most difficult time. Jim & Mary O’Shea.
Molly: Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time. Please call if we can help in any way. Marg and Ed
Molly ,Griff and Jane my deepest condolences to you all. I am so sorry for the loss of Rob, he will be greatly missed. Special place in my heart for Rob and how he touched my life. Rob was my son Mason's Godfather and was friends to so many lucky enough to have crossed paths and share his love for life.
Griff, it’s been years, I know, but I saw this and just wanted to reach out and tell you I’m sorry your brother’s gone. It must feel like a huge loss, especially in these bizarre times. I hope the years have been kind to you and that your family doesn’t have to be too distant getting through this. Thinking of you, Jan
Dear Molly, Griffiths and Jane, Jane and Families Our sincerest condolences in the loss of your son and brother, Robert. Hold tight to the wonderful memories and cherished moments together. Prayers, thoughts and hugs to you all. Jayne Atkinson and Lorenzo Cimetta.
Thoughts are with your family at this difficult time
I am so sorry for your loss Jane. Herm Jansen
Molly - so very sad to hear this news. My heart is with you and your family. Take care
My sympathy at your loss Muriel Jean
Muriel Jean (Molly) .... so sad to hear this news. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family in this very sad time. With deepest sympathy: Keith and Donna
Molly and family, please accept my condolences on the loss of your beloved son Rob. Know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. Rob was a very nice, happy, jolly, friendly young man every time I seen him. It was a pleasure to know him.