Hugh Lewis Leigh, 88, passed away peacefully surrounded by family in Shoreham Village on October 26. Hugh was born in Eccles, England to Laithwood and Jessie (Bentham) Leigh. The family moved to Canada during WWII where his father was an officer in the Royal Canadian Navy. Hugh later followed his father and joined the Navy, serving a full career. Following the Navy he then worked at the dockyard until his retirement.
Hugh was a true outdoorsman, enjoying fishing, hunting and paddling his canoe with a dram or two along the way. Hugh was also a lifelong member of the Black Point Fire Department and a dedicated member of St. Anthony’s Catholic Church.
Hugh is survived by his stepsons, Ron and Garth (June) McIsaac, sister Judy (John Saunders), nephews Steve McCrodan, Glen Saunders, nieces Leigh McCrodan and Trish Saunders, grandchildren, Kevin and Kelly Higgins, Chantelle (Mark Kilfoil), Linsay (Ozgur Cetin), Janene (Neil Kenny), Ashleigh McIsaac, 9 great grandchildren and 4 great-great grandchildren. He was predeceased by the complete love of his life, Joyce (2017), brother Neil, stepdaughter Barbara, son-in-law Gary Higgins, nephew Mike McCrodan, grandson Evan McIsaac, brothers-in-law Arthur (Winifred) and David Webber, special friend Patrick McCrodan.
A celebration of life will be held at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church, Hubbards on Saturday, November 7 at 11 AM, reception to follow. Arrangements have been entrusted to Personal Care Cremations & Memorial Services.
A very special acknowledgement of thanks to the staff of Shoreham Village in Chester for their care and compassion for Hugh. They truly love their work and it shows.
