Obituary of LEITH STETSON

STETSON, LEITH MacKIE STETSON, Leith MacKie passed away peacefully Wednesday, March 6, 2013 in his 83rd year at Norfolk General Hospital. Beloved husband of Joan. Cherished father of Philip of Courtice, Paul of Peterborough, Vaughan of Port Dover, Lori and Terri both of Brampton. Much loved grandfather of Shawn (Kerry), Sonya, Matthew and Katie and great-grandfather of Adrianna, Hannah and Noah. Dearest brother and brother-in-law of Boyce (Jeanne) of England, Joyce (Gerry) of PEI and Ferne (Roy) of Kingston. Predeceased by his parents Wilbert and Jean and daughter-in-law Barb. Leith was very active in the Port Dover community, devoting many hours of volunteer work as a member of the Port Dover Lions Club, Port Dover Board of Trade, Grace United Church and Port Dover Minor Hockey. For many years he was an avid curler, travelling to many places for tournaments. Leith was the owner/operator of Stetson's Jewellery Store in Port Dover since 1968. In 2004 Leith and Joan were awarded "Citizens of the year" for their tireless commitment to the community. He will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by the business community, as well as his many loyal customers. Friends were invited to meet with the family to share their memories of Leith on Saturday, March 9, 2013 at THOMPSON WATERS FUNERAL HOME 102 First Ave. Port Dover (519-583-1530) from 2pm to 4pm and 7pm to 9pm. A Service to Celebrate Leith's life was held at Grace United Church (Chapman and St. George Sts.) Port Dover, Sunday, March 10, 2013 at 2pm. The Reverend Murray Rounding officiated. Interment at Port Dover Cemetery. For those wishing, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society, Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada or the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be greatly appreciated. Online donations and or condolences can be made at www.thompsonwatersfuneralhome.ca