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JENKINS: Harry Leonard
Posted By On November 28, 2020 @ 12:00 AM In Goderich, Obituary | 79 Comments
Peacefully, at Huronview, Leonard passed away on November 28, 2020 in his 86th year. Leonard will be greatly missed by his beloved wife Elma of 61 years, sons Scott (Kathy) and Mark (Lori), grandsons Nicholas (Jennifer), Adam (Brittany), David (Samantha), Christopher (Meagan) and great grandchildren Isabelle, Nova, Harley, Leah.
Leonard was born to Harry and Helen Jenkins of Colborne Township. After graduating from high school Leonard became an automotive technician. Leonard loved the automotive business and started selling used car parts on his parent’s farm. In 1969 Leonard and Elma moved the business to the existing L.H. Jenkins location at Blackhole Road and built a towing, car repair and auto recycling business. Leonard was truly a pioneer of recycling. He thoroughly enjoyed going to work every day and meeting all the great customers and friends that he met along the away.
Leonard enjoyed family hikes, scavenger hunts, campfires and hotdogs at his property on the Maitland River. Lots of fun and laughter were had by all. Leonard was an integral part of family life from helping the grandchildren to get on the school bus to working with them side by side at the shop and giving his “Grandpa wisdom.”
Leonard joined Healthy Hearts and participated in the early morning exercises and coffee social. He enjoyed the discussions and jokes before and after the classes with his friends. The coffee social continued even after he stopped attending the classes due to health reasons, such great friends!
Leonard was diagnosed with Parkinsons many years ago and he had such an amazing outlook on the disease. He was a very proud supporter of Parkinsons Society. Leonard said he learned about Parkinsons from the monthly meetings held at the McKay Centre and felt the camaraderie from all the members. He participated and helped out in the Parkinson Walk-it. Leonard did not let Parkinsons hold him back, he lived life!!!!!!
A private family service was held on November 29, 2020 and an interment to follow in the spring.
Donations to the Parkinson Society Southwestern Ontario would be appreciated.

A great man was Len. I enjoyed my many morning rides with him to see what was the matter with my car. He had a great smile and a kind thoughtful man. Our thoughts with all the family. Rod and Veronica Culp
Len was always cheerful and outgoing, with an unrivalled sense of humour and kind to everyone who came into the shop- except for those whose bounced cheques were posted on the “wall of shame” behind the front desk. I disappointed him once says Vito, when I sold my old unreliable Buick station wagon- he told me he had to lay off 3 mechanics because I stopped wasting money on that vehicle. Len was a trustworthy and honest businessman who always did his best to find parts to keep your wreck safely on the road. Our sincere sympathy to Elma, the boys and their families, grandsons and their families. Rest In peace after a life well lived Leonard- you will be missed by all who knew you.
My sympathy to the Jenkins family. Had many dealings with Len over the years. A true gentleman.
Our sincere sympathy to the entire Jenkins family. Len was a very kind man who will truly be missed by all who knew him. Keep your memories close to your heart. Joyce & Jake Brown
To the Jenkin Family. May care and love of those around you provide comfort and peace to get you through the days ahead. Our most sincere condolences. Stu & Pat Steenstra
what a great man!
To all the Jenkins family.
Len and I had so many deals you would hardly be able to count them. Even more important was the great understanding between us of honesty and laughter. We always shook hands and that was giving your bond. Anytime you met Len away from the business it was always great conversation- and he loved a little bit of gossip (as we all do) as well.
He will be greatly missed.
Elma & family. It was great to have contact with Len at Healthy Hearts.many fun conversations at coffee.He will be missed.My deepest sympathy to the entire family. Mabel
to ALL of Len’s family
While we know there is great sadness in the loss of your husband/father/grandfather there is comfort too in the memories of the amazing life he lived and his contributions to the fabric of your family. Know our thoughts are with all of you.
Pat Johnston and Bob Desjardins
former neighbours of Scott, Mark and their families
To Alma and the Jenkins Family: Len was everyone’s friend, a remarkable man who would help anyone, always friendly, happy and had a smile on his face. He enjoyed his work, meeting and talking to people. He will be missed by his family as well as all those who know him or ever had any dealings with him at the shop.
To the Jenkins family our since condolences in your loss and may Len rest in peace.
Elma. Scott, Mark and family. We are so sorry to hear of Len’s passing. Cherish all of the great memories and times that you were able to spend together. Thoughts and prayers to you all.
Elma, Scott, Mark & families. We would like to offer our sincere condolances on the passing of a great man! I will cherish all the memories and Words of Wisdom at our Health Hearts Classes and at the coffee shop afterwards. Rest in Peace my friend.
We are saddened to hear of Len’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all
Kim & Travis
It was with great sorrow that we learned of Lens passing. I will always remember pulling into the yard with the wrecker and finding Len already there at 5a.m. cleaning the shop. He was a great man who always had the time to chat. Our condolences to the family.
To all the Jenkins family, I have ate at your table at thrashing time (I remember the pies) knew Len as a friend and business man, His love of life and laughter will live on.
Our heartfelt sympathy to Elma & the entire Jenkins family on the loss of Len. He was truly a respected, honest & good-natured gentleman with lots of patience & guidance for those of us who knew next to nothing about keeping our vehicles in good repair. He will be missed. May many happy memories of him give you comfort now.
Sincerely,
Winnie & Joanne
Our deepest sympathies to the Jenkins family. May your wonderful memories sustain you at this difficult time. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Sincere Condolences to the Jenkin’s Family on the passing of Len. Always enjoyed calling Len for parts, great service and converstion. Mark and Joyce Jenkins
Jenkins Family
It has been many years since Don Bricker and I went to buy used parts from Len on his fathers farm. We could not afford a new car or new parts so we bought used. Len was always helpful, cheerful and ready with a joke. Always a pleasure to do business with, have a chat on the street or in a store. He will be missed.
The family has my deepest sympathy and I am sorry for your loss.
Dave Million
My condolence to Elma and family who, along with Len, were always a joy to converse with.
Jim
Our deepest sympathies to the family, our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
I am taken back to being a little girl visiting my Uncle Alex and Auntie Irene Profit. Your dad was an amazing man.
Love and prayers to you all. Hold the memories. Xoxo
Thinking of all of your during this difficult time. Uncle Lenard was our fun uncle…. Initiating games, buying us ice cream and always laughing.
Our sincere condolences to all the Jenkins family. His honesty good nature made it a pleasure to know him. He was a great man. Don and Marilyn Arscott.
Our thoughts are with you at this time of loss. I have many great memories of Len over the years, not the least of which are my many visits to the shop with Carquest. The boots would go up on the desk and he would ask what’s new, Barry. If it was a joke, would he ever laugh!
Our sincere condolences to the Jenkins family – Leonard helped us out many times with fixing & taking old cars there – thinking of you during this difficult time
Marlene & the Beyerlein Family
Elma, Scott, Mark and family: Extending deepest sympathy to each of you. Such a wonderful man, always smiling and such a great sense of humour. Brings back great memories of our snowmobiling adventures and the fun we shared. Thinking of each of your in your time of sadness. He will be missed by all whose lives he touched.
Took my cars to Jenkins for repairs and to get parts over the years. Leonard always greeted you with a smile and always asked how things were and was very interested in peoples lives. Was always a cheerful and honest person to deal with. He will be missed by many!
Thankful for the good memories of Len as a special friend. You all are in our prayers at this time of mourning.
God bless,
Charley and Anne Zondervan
Condolences to the Jenkin Family
So many good memories of walking through the Jenkins yard when Cecil and I were dating. We would ooh and aah over quite a good selection of vehicles, which were being recycled. Later in life..it was Len you called when you needed a part.Always Good conversation and a joke. Condolences to all the family. Marybelle
With our deepest sympathies to the family. Ivan and Joan
We were very saddened to hear of the loss of Len. He will be missed by so many. Shawn has extremely warm memories of his friendship with Len and will miss him terribly. And of the few who were able to make it to our wedding because of the snowstorm that year, Len and Elma were there to celebrate with us which meant so much to us. We send our deepest sympathies to all of his family. His memory lives on.
Our condolences to the family on Len’s passing. He leaves behind a strong legacy. May he RIP
We are so sorry to hear of Leonards passing. What a great guy! Bet he’s the best story teller up in heaven now❤️
Condolences to the family. It was a privilege and most enjoyable experience to know Len and the Jenkins family…….there was always time for a friendly chat, and of course when you walked in to the shop, “If you`re here to pay a bill, come to the front of the line!“ Special thoughts for my former Colborne students, Nick, Adam, David & Chris……Treasure your memories. Floyd & Liz Herman.
Our deepest sympathy. Of fond memories of Uncle Len at family gatherings.
Dear Elma – You and your family are on our minds and in our hearts – with sadness and sympathy also with special remembrance of Len – a very special part of our community.
Sincerely – Cecelia and Don Denomme
Sorry for your loss. Your dad was a good man and always helped everyone. We will always remember him.
Being neighbours for almost thirty years, I find it difficult to think of Leonard not being here. He repaired my vehicles, told me stories and always made me smile. To have lived side by side for so many years and never have an argument is testament to what a wonderful gentleman Leonard has always been. To his beautiful family…my heartfelt condolences.
Clare Lawrence
Rick and I were so saddened to hear of Lens passing. Len was always like a second dad to Rick over the many years he knew him. Funny little story about their relationship, Rick spent the entire morning of our wedding with Len out in the yard and shop and no one could find him lol. I would love to go out and pick up parts for Rick because Len always had the best stories and the biggest smile. Keep all of your memories close to your hearts.
Rick and Deb Stright
So sorry for the family’s loss . Our condolences and prayers go too you all at a time like this. Words can never express ones true feelings.
So sorry to hear of Uncle Leonard’s passing.He was a wonderful man. He will be missed.
Take care.
Cheryl & Ralph Nivins and family
Our sincere sympathy to the Jenkins Family
To all of Len’s Family
So sorry for your loss.Such a great guy and he will be truly missed by many .
Take care
Debbie MacAdam and Bill Boak
Our sincere sympathy to the entire Jenkins family. Cherish all the great memories. Rest in Peace Len.
I am deeply saddened by Uncle Leonard’s passing. I have found memories of Uncle Len and his kind generous nature. His sense of humour was epic. Thinking of Aunt Elma and Scott and Mark and their families during this difficult time.
so sorry to hear. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. He will be remembered. He was well known and liked by all.
Elma, Scott , Mark and family.
Mickey and I were sorry to hear of Len’s passing. What a great guy and full of fun. Know that are thoughts are with you at this sad time.
I am sad to learn of Leonard’s passing. He was one of the fixtures of every day life in the township for so many decades. A treasure that will be missed by many. My deepest sympathy to his family.
My Deepest Condolences to the entire Jenkins Family. Len’s warm greetings and smile will always be remembered.
So sorry to hear the passing of Len. He was such a great guy and will be deeply missed by friends, community and family. He always greeted you with a smile and wonderful stories to tell. We are thinking of you all during this time.
Sincerely Roger, Kendra, Elise & Morgan Matthews
Alma, Scott, Mark and Family.
Our sincere sympathy to the entire Jenkins Family.
Please know we are thinking of everyone during this difficult time.
Frank and Milly Little, and Family!
So sorry for your loss,my deepest sympathy
Elma, Scott, Mark and families.
Our sincere condolences. Treasure your memories.
Donald and Dawn.
Our sincere condolences to the Jenkins family in the loss of Leonard. Many times we went to Jenkins looking for parts, etc for whatever vehicle needed fixed. It’s still used as the go to place, Leonard has passed great wisdom on, as his sons & families continue to serve the community in the same way he did. May memories of times spent with him give great comfort, at this sad time.
Wayne & Cathy Carter
Elma and families our condolences with Lenard’s passing!!
Elma, my deepest sympathies in Leonard’s passing.
Elma and Family. So sorry to hear of Lens passing. He will be deeply missed in the community. Tom/Noella
So sorry for you loss Mrs Jenkins, Scott and Mark and all your kids, as you boys will remember weekly trips to the junk yard with my dad when I was young are a huge part of my memories with my dad, When my dad said we’re going to Jenkins on a Sat morning my eyes lit up, it was like a scavenger hunt, which both of our dads more then enjoyed, and passed on to me, I couldn’t wait to get there, Salford seems so long to get threw with the anticipation of the hunt with my dad, turning right to the yard I would watch my dad’s eyes scour all the cars at the front because this is where are whole family got alot and I mean alot of our cars from, lol we always checked out all the cars, this was also a bit of a classroom for me, more then once he pointed at a wreck and said that’s what happens when you drive to fast or drive drunk, walking in the garage I feel it was kind of like church for my dad, the sound of impact wrenches, the hoist arms clanging, the smell of oil, gas and welding smoke in the air, my favorite as a kid the Tire changer blowing air into tires, Knowing I wanted to go watch, dad would look down and say don’t touch anything,stay out of the boys way while they work,now walking into the office was kind of like meeting the mayor or the history of Cars in my world, a big man with his button up shirt, ballcap and jeans on, he would lean back in that chair with that larger than life grin, pen under that hat and say hello Jim hey there little Jimmy what do you need today, great memories, and I know my dad was there to meet him on the other side, talking about cars no doubt
Alma, Scott, Mark and Families
So sorry to hear of Len’s passing. He was a valued friend and customer. Len will be greatly missed but never forgotten!
Bob & Brenda
Alma, Scott, Kathy, Mark and families: We want to express our sincere condolences on the news Len has passed away. June and I have known him since we moved to Goderich in 1974 sometimes for parts and repairs, a time at healthy Hearts, and lastly through the Parkinsons Society. Always a gentleman, with a smile, a quick wit and honest as the day is long. He will dearly missed by anyone that had the good fortune to have met him. Our thoughts are with you at this difficult time
My Deepest Sympathy to the Jenkins Family : Leonard was a great boss and friend. He was generous enough to hire me for my very first job,working at the then Bannister Motors. Sweeping the floors and helping Everett in the body shop. Whether at the job, out on the skidoo trails or racing dune buggies out behind his wrecking yard ,Leonard always made everyone feel welcome. Leonard was a great mechanic, a shrewd bussiness man and possessed many special skills one of which was to be able to relight his two inch Elproducto with the cutting torch. Greatly Respected and Sadly Missed . Dave W.
Our sympathy to the Jenkins family.
Always a smile and a joke.
A true gentleman
Dear Elma and family: Please accept our deepest condolences on the passing of your husband and father. Len was a super guy, always happy, welcoming, accommodating. He will be missed. We have fond memories of your family. Blessings.
Alex and I were so sad to hear of Len’s passing. The Jenkin family were the best neighbours we ever had. Lots of great memories. Thinking of you all. Alex and Irene
Scott and Kathy and family, love the picture of your dad in front of the trucks. He was a gentle and fair man. You have been blessed to have had him as a dad. We are saddened by your loss. Jo-Anne & Keith Homan
It was a pleasure dealing with you and your sons, then keeping my old vehicles going. Many happy memories.
God speed
Rowen
Condolences to the Jenkins family for your loss. Len was a very kind gentleman, and one of first friendly faces I met when I came to Huron County.
May your hearts heal quickly.
We were so sorry to hear of Leonard’s passing. Our thoughts are with all of you. Hope all of your wonderful memories of Leonard will help with his loss.
Sending our sympathies to the Jenkins family. Len was a pleasure to know-a kind and fair gentleman.
Elma and Family my deepest sympathy, it was an honour to call Leonard my friend.
So sorry to hear of Len’s passing. I have missed seeing him on his daily walks. My condolences to the family.
My heartfelt condolences to the Jenkins family on the loss of a truly good man. Len helped me out many times in my youth by keeping my first junker car going long after I thought it was done. I know you will cherish the many wonderful memories he leaves you with.
Cathy (Milburn) Ryan
Trudy and I send our condelences to the family. Leornard was a great man and it his greatness lives on with his family. We have fond memories of the time Leonard visited us in Ottawa oh so long ago. Rest in piece Leonard. Dan Burns and Trudy Kernighan.
so sorry for your loss,len always treated me fair and with respect.he will be missed!
Sorry to learn of Uncle Leonard’s passing. His laughter and love of life was infectious. Thinking of Aunt Elma, Scott, Mark and families.
From being a customer for advertising, to being a supplier of all kinds of things car, we always enjoyed Len’s kindness when we were in need of his help. Such a sweet fella. Condolences to his family.
Had many small business Ventures with Harry always willing to help someone out in need.His Smiling Face and gentle nature will be missed by many.Be Thankful for all the years you have had .I lost my Father at 54.Gary And Nellie Clayton…….oldtymeradio.ca
I can remember buying junk cars off of Mr Jenkins and using them for the day running the back roads with a couple of pints then returning it to the yard at the end of a summers day.
Scott and Kathy(my cousin) my condolences. i am a long waay from home but I check in once in a while
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Our sincere sympathy go out to Leonard’s family…he was such a great guy…….always a smile and a joke was had when we would meet…he will be surely missed in the community…Rest in Peace Len!!!!