Glenda Jean Friesen (nee Leeson) in her 64 th year, passed away peacefully on July 20th 2019 following a courageous battle with cancer. Loving wife for 42 years to husband Douglas Friesen Chatham ON, mother to Sarah Friesen London ON and son Brion Friesen Prince George B.C. Grandmother to Kayleb Friesen Wembley AB.  Beloved daughter of Glen (pre-deceased) and Edna Leeson Little Current ON. Dear sister of Cheryl Batman (William) Sault St. Marie ON, Wilberta and Gail Leeson Little Current ON and brother Perry Leeson (Lynn) Espanola ON.  Daughter in law of Melvin (pre-deceased) and Madeline Friesen ST. Catharines ON. Foster mom to 47 wonderful children spanning 19 years. Glenda spent a lifetime of caring for others putting their needs ahead of her own including family, friends as well as clients as a Healthy Babies Health Children Program – Family Home Visitor and Building Healthy Babies coordinator with the Chatham Kent Public Health Unit. Glenda will be deeply missed and forever remembered by her sisters and brother in laws, nieces, nephews, neighbours and friends. Cremation will take place as per her wishes with internment at a later date. Memorial contributions may be directed to the Chatham Kent Hospice or Charity of your choice in her memory.