Robert Leishman
August 27, 1935 - February 5, 2017
ROBERT “BOB” KEITH LEISHMAN
(RETIRED STAFF SERGEANT
WINNIPEG POLICE SERVICE)
August 27,1935 – February 5, 2017
It is with great sadness we announce the passing of our beloved father Robert Keith Leishman at Seven Oaks Hospital at the age of 81 years after a courageous battle with a lengthy illness Bob is survived by daughter Kim of Ottawa and her two children Laurie and Sam also of Ottawa; daughter Cindy and her four children, Crystal of Toronto, Rob, Travis and Tyler of Winnipeg; sister Betty Gates of Treherne MB; brother Barry Brooking of Ninette MB; sisters June Greenland and Shelly Chapman of Winnipeg as well as numerous great grandchildren; nieces; nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by his wife of 62 years, Hazel, who passed away tragically April 28, 2016; his parents of Winnipeg and brother Ken of Red Lake Ontario. In 1959 Bob joined St. James Police Department, and retired as Staff Sergeant for Winnipeg Police Services after proudly serving the citizens of Winnipeg for 28 years. Retirement years were filled with numerous hobbies, travel throughout the US and Canada with his wife Hazel and much quality time was spent with beloved family members. Dad will be greatly missed by his closest and dearest friends, Joan and George Wilkins of Kelowna BC as well as numerous childhood friends from his home town of Treherne MB. A celebration of Bob’s life will be held on Saturday, February 25, 2017 at 10:30 a.m. in Wojcik’s Funeral Chapel, 1020 Main Street in Winnipeg. Interment will follow in Woodlands Cemetery, Treherne MB. Many thanks to the doctors and staff on Unit 5, Seven Oaks Hospital as well as Doctors Martin and Bristow from Palliative Care Team. Bob’s soft and kind heart resulted in his backyard sanctuary for wildlife which he dutifully fed every day. In lieu of flowers, if so desired, the family requests donations to The Winnipeg Humane Society, 45 Hurst Way, Winnipeg, MB R3T 0R3. Wojcik’s Funeral Chapels & Crematoriums, Winnipeg, 2157 Portage Avenue, 204.897.4665 www.wojciksfuneralchapel.com