Leach, Eric C. Peacefully at Smiths Falls Hospital with family by his side, Eric Conlin Leach passed away following a courageous battle with cancer, one day prior to his 72nd birthday. Beloved husband best friend of more than 53 years to Rita (Pruner). Loving and devoted father of Debbie Leach, Diane (Frank) Kidd, and Darlene Chapman. Cherished grandfather of Alanna (David) Bougie, Alex Kidd and Jacob and Isaac Chapman. Eric is predeceased by his brothers Bill and Bert Leach and Bill’s wife Joyce. He is survived by his sister Muriel (Bill) Dickson, and his sister-in-law June Leach. Eric will be fondly remembered by Paul Chapman, his entire extended family, including everyone in Rita’s family, as well as his many life-long friends. Friends are welcome to join in a celebration of Eric’s life taking place in the Chapel of the Blair & Son Funeral Home, Smiths Falls on Wednesday, November 13, 2013 at 11 a.m. There will be a reception to follow at the Smiths Falls Civitan (HWY# 15 towards Carleton Place), with interment at the conclusion of the reception at St. John’s Cemetery in Perth. Memorial contributions to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Smiths Falls Hospital Foundation would be appreciated by the family.