In Memory of

Leonard

McAvoy

Obituary for Leonard McAvoy

Leonard Brian McAvoy passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, July 7, 2021 at the age of 69 in Chatham, Ontario . He is survived by his wife, Sandra (nee Hill ) , and children Kelly Ann McAvoy (Michael Hall ) and John McAvoy (Diana). Leonard will be missed by his grandchildren Erica, Brian and Megan. He is also survived by siblings Lawrence McAvoy (Jeanette), Marylin McAvoy (Ted Fulcher ), Anne VanHoof (Andy), Mary McAvoy (Andy Austin ) and is predeceased by his parents, Edna and Dorian McAvoy . Born in Oshawa, Ontario, Leonard learned to love the game of hockey and found success on the ice. One of Leonard’s proudest achievements was becoming a loving husband and father. Leonard was a plumber by trade and enjoyed many years working in his field at the Chrysler plant in Windsor, Ontario . He was an active member of the union and KBD club. Sports were particularly important to Leonard throughout his life. He was an avid tennis player, a golf enthusiast and was recently conquering the pickleball courts. Leonard was loved by many and we will all miss his sense of fun and playfulness. Rest in peace Leonard, and play on. A c elebration of life will follow at a later date. Donations are welcome, in lieu of flowers, to the Jumpstart Sports Program .