Born in England on July 12, 1927 and passed away in Victoria, B.C. on October 6, 2011 in his 85th year. He is survived by Louise, his loving wife of 62 years; one son, Wayne (Gail); two daughters, Kathleen Thomas and Colleen Leeke; three grandchildren, Melinda (Josh) Petersen, Sean Thomas and Kiana Leeke; two great-grandchildren, Jenna and Kylie Petersen and his extended family in England. He retired as Chief of the Oak Bay Fire Department and was a long time member of the B.C. Association of Fire Chiefs. A Memorial Reception will be held at a later date to be announced, at the Pro Patria Branch of the Royal Canadian Legion. Condolences may be offered at www.mccallbros.com
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Geoff and Catherine Hillier
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Lorian and Dave Lawes We would like to express to your family what a nice person we thought Fred was-as a neighbour he was always friendly and helpful.We live in the Woodcreek area of North Saanich. Our condolences to all the family at this time.
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Cathy Campbell Louise, Kathy, Colleen and Wayne
So sorry to see that Fred is no longer with you, a kind man and neighbor. I miss you all from the old neighborhood and remember old times fondly. Cathy
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marilyn Cielen(Groves) and family Please accept our condolences for your family in this time of loss.
Having gone through this with both mom and dad I know how you are feeling. I saw your father about 6 months ago in Mayfair Mall where I work and had a chat with him. I had not seen him in years but he had not changed. Again our thoughts are with you.
marilyn
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Dean Rohrer Louise and family, my thoughts and prayers are with you during your time of sorrow. Always remember Fred with smiles and laughter because that is how he will be remembering all of you. I know my father James (Dusty) and Fred were friends for many years. I remmber spending a summer at UVic and Fred and Louise taking me to the firehall and showing me around, something I will never forget.
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Sean Clazie I was a driver for Mr. Leeke on Handy-dart. On long drives into town he would relate great stories of his time at the Oak Bay F.D. Mr. Leeke was a kind and civil man, my heartfelt condolences to your family.
We will always remember Fred for his kindness and good sense of humour. He will be greatly missed from our “Kispiox Place” family.