Passed peacefully away at St. Clare's Mercy Hospital on Tuesday, September 23, 2014 at the age of 72 years. Predeceased by his mother Mary Dawe (nee Bush), brothers: Thomas Dawe and William Dawe; sisters: Rita Dawe and Jean Dawe. Leaving to mourn are wife Barbara Dawe (nee Earles); sons: Colin (Sherry), Barry, Darrly (Lily); daughter Tina Pearce (Edward); brother: Jim Dawe, John Bush and Freddy Bush; sister Marie; grandchildren: Damion (Keila), Mathew (Amanda), Chantal (Steve), Austin, Madison, Chad and Cory; great grandchild Damon; also life time friends Phil Robins and Robert Mercer as well as many nieces, nephews, other relatives and close friends. Resting at Barrett's Funeral Home, 328 Hamilton Ave on Thursday, September 25, 2014 from 2-4pm and 7-9pm. Funeral service will be held from Barrett's Funeral Chapel on Friday, September 26, 2014 at 11:00am with the interment to take place at a later date. In lieu of flowers donations in Leonard's memory may be made to the Autism Society. Please visit www.barretts.ca to sign the online guest book.