Obituaries

It has taken me time to be able to post anything. More time than it should have, if I am being honest. I have thought of you many times and reached out hoping you would be strong and able to come back to us. You lost your battle, and I hope you have the peace you deserve. I have had to go through the feeling of loss and knowing I will never be able to see you again. Hear your big booming voice in welcome, your strong armed hugs, your stories and willingness to always help. I loved you being a part of my life from when I was first dating mike and our epic dinner parties… let’s call them dinner days as that is really what they were. Where you and Mike would come up all these wonderful things to cook and have meals together, going through many bottles of wine or sake as the meal called for and all the stories we could listen to. You embracing me as friend and family meant the world to me all those years ago. To being our groomsman, to moving out to the island and then you coming out years later. It was nice to have you back in our lives and while the diner parties weren’t quite as often they were just as epic. When you were your friend you were family. You carried those words with you and you meant them. Know you will always have a place in my heart and a spot at our table. Love ya, Michelle

I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. Wishing you peace during this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Thinking of you in these difficult times. We knew Vince in his early years and as a young man.

My deepest condolences on losing Vince. His life was taken too soon. He touched many lives in his time. Vince was always willing to lend a hand. My thoughts are with his family and friends at this time.

Oh Vincent, you came to the end of the road too soon, leaving us hurt by your absence. The light that has gone out was so bright and vibrant, stardust now. I look for you in the night sky. Your heart, your personality so much larger than life. I swim in the swirl of memory and emotion, mostly from that happy boyhood on Ontario Street. Street hockey, air hockey and hungry hungry hippos. Climbing the cherry tree, doodling Duffy, shrimp chips and French fries and happy birthday parties. Tobogganing on Beacon Hill, and your endless curiosity, the need to know how everything works. Hunting insects at cub scout camp with your buddies. When I told my Amos he cried out in pain, I cried with him all over again. Your Mom Sandy was your true guardian angel, your saving grace. Your brother Sean suffers a loss that seems a part of him. All who loved you relish the bear hugs, the wit and wonder, for you were a child of wonder. My heart aches dear boy, I am trying to plug the holes with many happy memories. And I am glad that you rest in peace, your life work is done and your troubles no more. You will be loved long after these sorrowful days. Goodbye from Trixie, you always called me that, and farewell from Amos, who will cling to the deep snow Christmas reunion.

Vince, you made a big noise in my life, most of that noise was cherished, and always will remain to be cherished. You were the first friend I made after moving to Lethbridge, you infected me with a fever for electronics, and were a solid friend durring some very difficult transitions. I can say volumes about you, as anyone who truly knew you can. You had a big heart Dude, you did stuff with your whole heart, you were a genuine stand up guy, ready and willing to lend a hand, sensitive and respectful, you have touched many lives, and will always remain a stalwart in many regards. I miss you man, been missing you along the way for last few steps, I wish you were still walking dude, we had plans, big plans, good plans... well plans can be iterated sometimes, but dude?!!! Who's going to warn me about getting electricuted now!!? Okay, yeah I promised, and I will keep that promise: "I won't test transformers by my self while they are plugged, at least nothing over 6000 Volt over half an amp". Thanks Dude for building a friendship with me. To Vincent's Family: it with deepest sorrow that I give my condolences, He was a Son, a Grandson, a Nephew, a Brother, an Uncle, a Cousin. He really was bigger than life in many ways, and it can only hurt to have him ripped out of our lives, we try to make sense of it, but sense is not what matters. It's the wealth of love he had for you all, and wealth of love had in you. His firm calm smile and clever wit, his assuring presence and his "let's go" grit! He was a deeply varring guy, with deep consideration. His complications became a storm, we all tried but our sails got torn. May we all remember Vincent with vibrance and warmth, may we mend our sails and find smiles instead when we mourn. Vince, I will never ever forget you!!!

So sorry to hear the sad news of Vince’s passing, he had a kind, giving heart and would help anyone if needed. He will be truly missed. We will never forget the fun camo Xmas we all had a few years ago. To Sandy & Sean cherish the memories. Hugs From The Leighland family.

I will always remember his great sense of humor and generous personality. Helping me with his computer knowledge. He was a sudden stand in for his mum at my Husbands wake and handled it well and kept me calm. Full of compassion.