Of Toronto, and formerly of Wiarton, peacefully surrounded by his loving family at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, Toronto on Tuesday, March 3, 2015. Dr. James Irving Leeson was received into the arms of the Lord at the age of 91 years. Loving husband to Charmaine (nee Torrance) for over 63 years. Cherished father of Tanya and her husband Nabil Shalaby, of St. Johns, NL, Natasha and her husband Robbert Cooke, and Natalie Kirolos, all of Toronto. Devoted grandpa of Christina Shalaby, Nadia Shalaby, Nicolas Cooke, Benjamin Cooke and Jonathan Kirolos. Brother of predeceased Ruth Ballantyne and Lucy McCallum. Jim, along with his wife Charmaine, a nurse, started his medical practice in Wiarton from 1958 until he retired 1999. He was the President of the Bruce Medical Society; he was the president of the Ontario Medical Association in 1975; hosted preceptorship of medical students from University of Western Ontario and University of Toronto. Jim has been a Rotarian in Wiarton since 1964; a member of the Bruce Peninsula Sportsmen; Royal Canadian Legion Branch 208, Wiarton; Cedar Lodge #396, Wiarton; and was a Flying Doctor and proud member of COPA since 1962. As a Veteran of WWII, Dr. Leeson served Canada with honour. At Dr. Leeson's request, cremation has taken place. Visitation and Service will be announced at a later date. Arrangements entrusted to the Thomas C. Whitcroft Funeral Home & Chapel, 814 Bruce Rd. 8, Sauble Beach (519) 422-0041. Donations to the Wiarton Hospital or St. Paul's Presbyterian Church would be appreciated. Condolences may be expressed online at www.whitcroftfuneralhome.com.