de Launay, Leon Henry Ward Passed away in the Perth hospital on Monday July 30th, 2012. Leon will be sadly missed by his wife Madeline (Ellis), his three sons and their spouses, David (Patricia), Randy (Roslyn) and Geoffrey (Kimberley), his eight grandchildren Elliott, Gregory, Jennifer, David, James, Kathleen, Michael and Keelia, his step-children and their families, Andrew Ellis (Geoffrey, Lauren, A.J. and Eldynn), Peter (Gerda) Ellis (Rein and Meghan) and Sandrea (Bill) Crowther (Allison and Rachel). Leon was predeceased by his first wife Daisy (Pallo); he will be greatly missed by all his family and friends. He spent 40 years of his career (1946-1986) with Bell Canada. Friends may pay their respects at the Blair & Son Funeral Home, 15 Gore St. W., Perth on Wednesday August 8th, 2012 from 10:00 to 10:30 A.M. The service will be held in the chapel at 11:00 A.M. followed by a reception in the Blair & Son Family Centre. In remembrance, contributions to the Great War Memorial Hospital Foundation, 33 Drummond St. W. Perth K7H 2K1 would be appreciated.