LEAKEY: Marion Beatrice (Arrand)
Posted By On October 20, 2025 @ 12:00 AM In Dashwood,Exeter,Obituary | 6 Comments
LEAKEY: Peacefully, at The Village of Glendale Crossing, in London , on Monday, October 20, 2025, Marion Beatrice (Arrand) Leakey, formerly of Strathroy, St. Thomas, London, Grand Bend, Exeter and Zurich, age 102. Marion is reunited with her husband and best friend, Ross John Leakey (2006). Loved Mother of Ron Leakey (Margaret), Garry Leakey (Carol) and Judy Gragtmans. Beloved Grandmother of Cara Walsh (Mathew), Elissa Jancevski (Danny), Daniel Gragtmans (Meghan), Chad Leakey (Carla), Chris Leakey (Luis Pereletegui), Katherine Leakey (Mike Lutner), Joshua Leakey (Rachel) and Adrienne Leakey (Kyle Doherty). Cherished Great-Grandmother of Charlie and Griffin Walsh, Sienna and Beckett Jancevski, Jackson and Emma Gragtmans and Reid Lutner. Predeceased by her son-in-law Joost Gragtmans (2001), siblings Harold Arrand and Betty Sanguine. Resting at the T. Harry Hoffman & Sons Funeral Home, Dashwood, with visitation commencing at 11 a.m., followed by the Funeral Service at 12 noon, on Monday, October 27, 2025, the Rev. Harry Disher officiating. Interment to follow at the Exeter Cemetery. Memorial Donations if so desired to London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC) Verspeeten Family Cancer Centre.
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Judy, we were sorry to hear of the passing of your mother. Please know that the memories you shared will last forever and bring you comfort in the days ahead. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your loved ones.
Randy and Gail
I wish to pass along my sincere condolences to Ron & Gary in the passing of their Mom. They might recall that my brother Mark and I lived just up the street at 387 Clarke Road. By coincidence a few days ago I made a visit to Clarke Road High School to drop off some memorabilia that I had preserved of school activities during the 1950’s & 1960’s including the words to the school song I wrote to help celebrate the 25th Anniversary. While sitting in the principal’s office I looked out and remembered you guys and your house across the street and the occasional meeting with your Mom. Those were the days!
Peace be with you both!
Al
Dear Judy: Please accept my sincere condolences of the passing of your mother. Indeed Mrs. Leakey was a special lady and I did enjoy our parent/teacher conferences those many years ago. Certainly a life well-lived. Thinking of my friend Judy and your family at this time.
Ross Spettigue
Windsor, ON
Dear Ron and Maggie,
Please accept our condolences at the loss of your mom Ron. We know how close you are to her. She will be with you always in spirit as her great pride continues to guide you.
Most sincerely, Sue and Mike van Baardwyk
Hi Judy – This is Dianne, Vesta’s daughter, we just found out today about your Mom’s passing. Mom and Dad spent a lot of time with your parents and Martha and Colin in the “good old days” in Dashwood. Mom sends her sincere condolences to you and your brothers. She sure would have come to Hoffman’s to see you if we knew about it earlier. Our Mom’s spent a lot of time together in her hairdressing shop. Again, so sorry to hear the news!
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Dear Judy and all family members
Please know you are in my special thoughts at this sad time !
Sincerely,Donna O’Brien