October 1, 1934 - June 14, 2024
Joseph Lambert Leyser, age 89, of Stratford passed away peacefully at the Stratford General Hospital on June 14, 2024. Born in London, Ontario son of the late Peter and Maria Leyser.
Joe is survived by his wife Kathryn (Brock). Father of Brian (Donna), Brady, Linda Hutchison (Bruce), Carolyn Klomp (Jeff), Meagan DeWetering, Stacey Noel (Andre). Grandfather of Olivia (Kyler), Lindsay (Jeff), Erica (James), Amanda (Mike), Tascha (Zan), Blakely, Odin, Ivy and great grandfather of Maverick, Bella, Charlotte, Brett, Axel, Ace, Kyra. Brother of Sister Antoinette Leyser. Also survived by sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law Frances Leyser, Ken McLeod, Mary Anne Soucy (Michel), Rose Saccomano (Rick), Sandra Brock, Karen Carnale (Tony), Bill Brock (Joanne), Marg Swatridge, mother-in-law Mary Brock and many nieces and nephews.
Predeceased by his wife Lois (McLeod) 1998, stepdaughter Sharon Cook, great grandson Grayson, brother Henry Leyser, sister Mary Van Herk (Peter), Christine Small (Wallace), sister-in-law Grace McLeod, father-in-law Ray Brock, mother-in-law Erna McLeod.
Joe was a man of remarkable kindness and generosity, whose presence and personality illuminated every room he entered. He held himself to high standards and cherished his values dearly. His love for his wife Kathy, his children, and grandchildren was unparalleled, although Weber's Burgers came in a close second.
He found true joy on the jobsite, where no task was too large or too small for Demo Joe. His motto was simple yet resolute: "Big or small, we wreck them all." If you ever find yourself driving up Hwy 11, take a moment to visit Weber's and enjoy a double patty burger in honour of Joe.
A heartfelt thank you goes out to the ER and ICU staff at Stratford General Hospital.
Visitation for family and friends will be held at the W.G. Young Funeral Home, 430 Huron Street, Stratford, on Tuesday, June 18, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at St. Joseph’s Church, 96 Huron Street, Stratford on Wednesday, at 11 a.m. Interment at Avondale Cemetery. Memorial donations in Joe’s memory may be made to Rotary Hospice Stratford Perth or the charity of one’s choice. www.wgyoungfuneralhome.com
