Passed away peacefully on July 29, 2020. Beloved husband of Rena. Loving father of Heather (Mark), Robert (Samantha), Janice (Denis) and David (TJ). Also loving father to two sons by a first marriage. Leith also leaves behind his loving sister Jean, stepbrothers, various relatives and friends.
Leith proudly served a combined military and civilian service career which spanned over 60 years. He enlisted at age 17 with the Royal Canadian Corps of Signals which took him to various destinations in Canada and abroad, finally retiring in Ottawa.
A private funeral will be held at the National Military Cemetery located at Beechwood Cemetery in Ottawa.
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Stephanie
Micheal Tipman
I worked for Leith in Carp many years ago and remember him as a hard working, pleasant and dedicated soldier. Please accept my condolences for your loss.
Ray Lebeau
To Rena, Heather, Robert, Janice, David, Family Members and Friends,
The members of the Canadian Forces Supplementary Radio (SUPRAD) System Oldtimers Association were saddened by the news of Leith's passing. One of our members recalls working with Leith, when he was posted to Bermuda, 1973-1975. Leith was a MWO Technician working in Operations. Leith's promotions in the Canadian Forces, all the way up to the highest non-commissioned rank of Chief Warrant Officer, were commendable. His combined military and civilian service career that spanned over six decades was indeed very impressive. All those who served with Leith will treasure the memories of the enjoyable times that were spent together. Please know that as members of your extended military family, we will be keeping you in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
'Friends Forever'
ARNIE MURRAY
My deepest sympathies, thoughts and prayers to the Bottrill Family in the loss of your loved one Leith. I knew Leith during my many years of military and public service career. He was always so kind and fatherly like to young soldiers and made it a priority to make them feel as part of “the team”. He had a great sense of humour and loved a good joke. He was the Master of Ceremonies at my first “Screeching In “ in St Johns, NFLD. I have always loved seafood but I have to admit that I never imagined myself kissing a codfish. It was part of the ceremony and Leith took great pride in watching me squirm. All was successful and we joked and laughed about it later. We have met socially and at work over the past several years. I will always consider myself lucky to have had him as a friend. He is now at peace in his heavenly home, no pain, no sorrow and I know he would want you to think only of life’s “happy times” you had together as a family. May GOD bless each one of you in the earthly time you spend together in the future. Blessings, Arnie
Will miss talking to you about how Ricky is doing. Love you lots Grandpa