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Louis MacLeod

Passed away peacefully Sunday evening, October 16, 2011 after suffering from Parkinson's Disease.
Lou was born in Long Creek, Prince Edward Island, Sept. 29, 1918. Lou spent 93 years living life working, sailing, traveling, watching sunsets, loving, being the best husband, father and grandfather anyone could be.
Lou, beloved husband of Ria Marshall, the love of his life for 56 years and father of William Albert, (Linda Susan) and Linda Louise, (Brian Holden). Cherished grandfather of Adam (Monica) and Mark, Jacob and Jordan. Also survived by sister-in-law Irene, nieces Angela (P.E.I) and Joan (New Brunswick) and nephew Winfield (British Columbia). Also survived by brother-in-law Albert Marshall (Florence), sister-in-law Linda Marshall (Greg Pelerine) and many nieces and nephews and special cousin Clarence Robinson of Niagara Falls.
Predeceased by a son Douglas (1962), his parents Thomas and Eleanor, brothers Wendell and Roy and sister Mary.
Lou started out as a lobster fisherman in P.E.I. until he volunteered and served for five years in the Royal Canadian Navy during World War II serving as Leading Seaman in the "Battle of the Atlantic" on the HMCS Shawinigan K136, the Sherbrooke K152 and the Montreal K319. After the war Lou worked in Northern Quebec and Northern Ontario. He moved to Niagara in 1951 to work at the Sir Adam Beck #2 project. Following that he joined the Ironworkers Local 736 and worked in steel erection all over Southern Ontario until retirement. Lou was an avid sailor at the Parkway Sailing Club on the upper Niagara River, a member of the FMCA and Winnebago Clubs.
During his retirement he and wife Ria traveled all over North America and Mexico with their motorhomes. This couple also traveled the world together including Australia, New Zealand, Hawaii, Great Britain and all over Europe. One of Lou's greatest pleasures in life was teaching his children the world of sailing and later taking his grandsons camping.
A long life well lived. Lou will be greatly missed, but always remembered by his loving family and friends.
Lou's family will receive friends at Morse & Son Funeral Home, 5917 Main Street, Niagara Falls on Wednesday evening from 7-9 p.m. A funeral service to celebrate Lou's life will be held at Southminster United Church (6801 Hagar Ave.) on Thursday afternoon at 2 p.m. Interment will follow at Lundy's Lane Cemetery.
For those who wish, memorial donations may be made to Southminster Memorial Fund and the Parkinson Research Society.
Online guest register www.morseandson.com.


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