Kitchener, Leonard Charles

1935 - 2025

Leonard passed away quickly and peacefully at Health Sciences North August 25th with Joy by his side. Len was the beloved husband to Joy (nee Holford) and father to their son Benjamin (predeceased 1986) and their daughter Lauren Kitchener (Calen Upton). He was brother to Howard (predeceased) and son of Leonard Francis and Caroline (Milne Thornton Kitchener (both predeceased). Stepson to Irene Meaden Kitchener (predeceased) and step brother to Bud Meaden (Pat predeceased), Lynn Antle (Lorne) and Clarene Young (Bill predeceased). He was also an Uncle to many nieces and nephews and a mentor to important people in his life.

Len lived a full life with family, friends and their beloved sailboat. Leonard loved DaVinci, their third sailboat. He was fiercely proud of Lauren and her accomplishments and of the person she is. He enjoyed over 40 years of sailing the North Channel with his family, skiing in many beautiful places in the world, golfing, and reading. Leonard was an honest and kind soul. He was “one good sport” with actively supporting animal rescue with Joy and Lauren, helping foster countless kittens, cats, and pups. He so enjoyed the dinners and gatherings around the dining room table. He might not have laughed as loudly as some of us as it was not in his nature, however he so enjoyed it all.

Leonard wanted people to understand how he appreciated each person who touched his life. You were all very important to him.

Professionally, Len was active until his last day.

P Eng (Civil) Graduate from Michigan Technology University

33 years with Inco Senior Advisor Mines Research

CIM Fellowship and Members Award Life Membership

Past Sudbury Branch PEO Chairman

CIM Secretary/Treasurer

Past NCYC Commodore (North Channel Yacht Club)

Currently Community Liaison Committee Member

L.C. Kitchener Eng Consulting

Thank you to Dr. Bonilla and all staff at Health Sciences North and the Cancer Centre for your professionalism and kindness. We will be forever grateful for all that you do and for how you treated Leonard.

At Leonard’s request there will be no visitation, however a celebration of his life will take place at a future date. Should you wish to donate please consider PetSave, the Cancer Centre, the Salvation Army, or a Charity of your choice.