Obituary of John W. Leppington

John "Jack" Leppington, in his 86th year, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 28th, 2013 at his home in Clinton. He was the cherished and loved companion of Naida McClinchey. Jack will be lovingly remembered by his children John (Ev), Walter (Rita), Joyce Hummel (Andrew), Robert (Lynn) and Cathy Zekai (John). Also loved by eighteen grandchildren, Jon (Kerry), Bobbi (Matt), Bill, Mark, Brittany, Aaron (Katie), Adam (Robyn), Sara, Amy, Stacey, Jeremy, Alicia (Mike), Matt, (Holly), Josh (Tonya), Kris (Jacquee), Danny (Sarah), Nick, Ben and seventeen great-grandchildren. Also remembered by Naida's family. He is survived by one sister-in-law, Anne "Toos" Turton and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his first love, Evelyn (nee Turton), the mother of his children, his eldest son, Tom and his second wife Mary (Rathwell). Jack was born on April 21, 1928 to the late Tom and Luella Leppington, the youngest of 5 siblings all deceased. Jack worked for the Ontario Hydro until his retirement in 1986. His lifelong love of hunting and fishing is shared by some of his sons, grandsons and a nephew. He had a passion for the outdoors and spent many hours of his retirement manicuring his lawn and watering the flowers! It is Jack's wishes that there be no visitation or funeral. Cremation has taken place. Donations can be made to the Clinton Public Hospital Foundation or the Children's Relief Fund (Christmas Bureau) c/o the Children's Aid Society.