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Private Arthur Jacob Benjamin Leiska

Male 1908 - 1964  (55 years)


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  1. 1.  Private Arthur Jacob Benjamin Leiska was born 8 Nov 1908, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 29 Jul 1964, London, Middlesex, Ontario, Canada; was buried 1 Aug 1964, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Military: WW2
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-340714
    • Residence: 1911, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

    Notes:

    Arthur J. Leiska Passes

    A well-known and popular Ayr resident, Arthur Jacob Benjamin Leiska, passed away in Westminster Hospital, London, on July 29. He was 55 years of age. Mr. Leiska had been in ill health for some time, but his passing came as a distinct shock to many friends in the community. He was born in Ayr, a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Christian Leiska. Early in World War II he enlisted in the Highland Light Infantry at Galt and served in France and Germany. Following the war, Mr. Leiska took a deep interest in Canadian Legion affairs and was one of the strong supporters of the Ayr branch which flourished here for some years. He served as president for several years and was on the executive during the entire span that the Ayr branch held a Charter. Mr. Leiska was a valued member of Christ Anglican Church, where he held many offices over the years. Surviving are his wife, the former Phyllis Upton; two sons, Earl E. of London, Ont., and Raymond of Ayr; two daughters, Mrs. Gerald (Marie) Rivals and Mrs. Hugh (Georgina) Jarvis, both of Ayr; two brothers, Clarence of Ayr and Clayton of Grimsby; three sisters, Mrs. Viola Courtney of Guelph, Edna of Woodstock and Mrs. Ernest (Margaret) White of Ayr. Eight grandchildren also survive.

    The Funeral

    Funeral service was held at Christ Church on Saturday morning, August 1, conducted by Rev. J. W. Pyke and Rev. T. A. Griffin. Interment was made in Ayr Cemetery. Pallbearers were: Jack Swan, Fred Harrison, Cliff Challenger, Jack George, William Underwood and Gilbert Gemmell. On Friday evening the Royal Canadian Legion conducted a service at the W. O. Ball Funeral Home with Gordon Baker of Galt in charge. Forty comrades from Galt and Ayr were in attendance.

    The Ayr News Aug 12 1964 pg 10

    Arthur — Phyllis Maud Ellen Upton. Phyllis (daughter of Albert Ernest Upton and Mary Ann Kendall) was born 1910, Rushden, Northamptonshire, England; died 29 Dec 1994, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 2 Jan 1995, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 2. Georgina Leiska  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 3. Marie Leiska  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 4. Raymond Leiska  Descendancy chart to this point
    4. 5. Rev. Earl E. Leiska  Descendancy chart to this point was born 2 Mar 1931, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 3 Aug 2011, Strathroy, Middlesex Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Johns Cemetery, Arva, Middlesex, Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Georgina Leiska Descendancy chart to this point (1.Arthur1)

  2. 3.  Marie Leiska Descendancy chart to this point (1.Arthur1)

  3. 4.  Raymond Leiska Descendancy chart to this point (1.Arthur1)

  4. 5.  Rev. Earl E. Leiska Descendancy chart to this point (1.Arthur1) was born 2 Mar 1931, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 3 Aug 2011, Strathroy, Middlesex Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Johns Cemetery, Arva, Middlesex, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-15775

    Earl — Gloria Waring, R. N.. Gloria (daughter of William Harvey "Harvey" Waring and Allyene Edith Howes) was born 1931; died 2009; was buried , Saint Johns Cemetery, Arva, Middlesex, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 6. Michael Edward James Leiska  Descendancy chart to this point was born 12 Jun 1964, London, Middlesex, Ontario, Canada; died 15 Jun 1964, London, Middlesex, Ontario, Canada; was buried 17 Jun 1964, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 3

  1. 6.  Michael Edward James Leiska Descendancy chart to this point (5.Earl2, 1.Arthur1) was born 12 Jun 1964, London, Middlesex, Ontario, Canada; died 15 Jun 1964, London, Middlesex, Ontario, Canada; was buried 17 Jun 1964, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-340489

    Notes:

    Funeral Of Michael Leiska

    Funeral service for Michael Edward James Leiska, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Earl E. Leiska, 154 Mark St., London, who died Monday, June 15, at St. Joseph's Hospital, London, was held at Christ Anglican Church, Ayr, at 12 noon Wednesday, June 17. Rev. T. A. Griffin of St. Albans Church, London; the Rev. J. H. Waring, St. James Church, Wallaceburg, assisted by the Rev. W. J. Pyke of Christ Church, Ayr, officiated. Burial was in Ayr Cemetery. At the request of the family, donations towards a memorial baptismal font cover at Christ Church, Ayr, are being accepted in lieu of flowers. Surviving, besides his parents, are his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Leiska, Ayr, and Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Waring, Borden St., Galt; brother to Deborah, Janine, Earl and Kandace, and great-grandson of Mrs. Albert Upton, Ayr; E. C. Howes, Galt, and Mrs. J. Waring, Hamilton.

    The Ayr News Jun 25 1964 pg 4



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