Leonard Girard

        Leonard Allan Girard age 77 of Long Point, Ontario passed away on September 17, 2024 after a short illness at University Hospital, London, Ontario.

       Len was born on July 8, 1947 to Clarence and Edna Girard in Windsor, Ontario where he grew up and attended Windsor University, earning his degree in Professional Engineering.  Len worked in Windsor and Toronto in his early years and after meeting Dorie they moved to Vancouver Island, B.C. where he established his own Engineering Firm known as L.A. Girard Engineering.  Their children Rhys and Kira were born on the Island, then Len and Dorie, with kids in tow, returned to Ontario where he established his Engineering business in Otterville. 

       Len was a loving and generous father to his children, and then fell in love 5 more times with his beautiful grandchildren, Izzy, Lily, Jaxon, Parker and Miles.  He was an avid golfer, reader, loved cards, football, board games, magic tricks, travelling, and spent many years coaching baseball in Otterville.

      Len is survived by his wife of 44 years Dorie, children Rhys (Lisa) Girard, Kira (Trevor) Darbishire, grandchildren Izzy and Lily Girard, and Jaxon, Parker and Miles Darbishire, and sister Donna (Michael) Tellier.  He will be dearly missed by his In-laws - or Out-laws as Len used to tease - and many nieces, nephews and friends from across Canada.  We will hardly know what to do without our dear Papa who loved deeply, was kind, generous, smart…so, so smart, Lisa once remarked that Len knew EVERYTHING!, thoughtful, optimistic, and our biggest cheerleader.  We are beyond sad with the loss of this wonderful man.

Family and Friends are invited to join in a Celebration of Life for Len on Sunday September 29, 2024, from 2 to 4 p.m., at the Otter Creek Golf Club, 275 James St. Otterville, Ontario.

     Memorial donations to Long Point Biosphere Region or to Friends of Otterville Park are most appreciated. 

Wareing Cremation Services, 346 Simcoe St., Tillsonburg have been entrusted with Final Arrangements.  Your messages of remembrance and condolence may be shared here at wareingcremation.ca