{"id":95634,"date":"2023-12-02T00:00:44","date_gmt":"2023-12-02T05:00:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/briwebapp.net\/cknxam\/?p=95634"},"modified":"2023-12-01T14:00:22","modified_gmt":"2023-12-01T19:00:22","slug":"leddy-aileen-age-88-kitchener","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/briwebapp.net\/cknxam\/obituaries\/2023\/12\/leddy-aileen-age-88-kitchener\/","title":{"rendered":"Leddy, Aileen (Age 88, Kitchener)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-95635 size-full alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.briwebapp.net\/2023\/12\/1cc865da-leddy-catherine-aileen-photo-e1701457180788.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"114\" height=\"150\" \/>Catherine Aileen Leddy passed away on November 29th in Kitchener at the age of 88.<\/p>\n<p>Beloved wife of Dennis for 66 years. Cherished mother of Debby &amp; Jack Vandyk, Raymond &amp; Debbi Giroux, Cathy &amp; Wilf Bradley, Ginny Leddy &amp; Alan Ford, and Mike. Loving grandmother of Danielle, Jake, Ava, Claire, Mason, Jessica, Nick, Sheila, Suzanne and great grandmother of Tucker, Bas, Camryn, Logan and Gabriella.<\/p>\n<p>Dear sister of Janet Brophy, Rita &amp; Jack Keys, Karen &amp; Willie Tweety, and brother-in-law Ozzie Pickett. Sisters-in-law Katie Leddy, Maureen &amp; Bruce Thompson, Kathleen Baird, Anne Marie &amp; Bevin Tiffin, and Elizabeth Moore.<br \/>\nPredeceased by her parents William Deitner and Delma &amp; Blanchard Deitner, brother Ross Deitner, sister Joanne Pickett, brothers-in-law Jack Brophy, Ken Leddy, Bill Leddy, Dan Leddy, Alvin Moore, Len Baird, sisters-in law Monica Fear, and Jean Leddy nephews Brian Leddy, Peter Moore and Dean Tiffin. Aileen is survived by her numerous nieces, nephews, extended family, and friends.<\/p>\n<p>Aileen was a 70 year member of the CWL, and legion member for many years. Mom was an extraordinary seamstress and made many outfits for friends and family alike. She once sewed a beautiful Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle costume for her grandson Jake. She was also a very talented quilter, knitter, and crocheter, making keepsakes for her children and grandchildren. She loved to bake and her tarts and meat pies were legendary. She also made a mean cherry cheesecake. Aileen renovated all her homes, painting, wallpapering, tiling, carpentry&#8230;.whatever needed to be done. Mom enjoyed league bowling for many years. She was an excellent card player. She curled for a few years. She was also an avid reader. She was a stay at home mom to five children, and as a wife of a police officer, she was on her own quite often.<\/p>\n<p>The family would like to extend many thanks to the staff of A.R. Goudie People Care for their excellent care of our wife\/mother over the last 5 years. They treated her like a member of their own family and we truly appreciate the special work they do. Also we want to extend a thank you to Henry Walser Funeral Home for their assistance with Aileen\u2019s arrangements. Go in Peace Mom. Job well done!<\/p>\n<p>Aileen&#8217;s family will receive relatives and friends from 2:00 p.m. &#8211; 4:00 p.m. &amp; 6:00 p.m. &#8211; 8:00 p.m. on Sunday, December 3rd at the Henry Walser Funeral Home, Kitchener. A funeral service will be held on Monday, December 4th in the funeral home chapel at 10:30 a.m. with a reception to follow.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.henrywalser.com\/memorials\/aileen-leddy\/5335327\/index.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Click HERE to read full obituary.<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Catherine Aileen Leddy passed away on November 29th in Kitchener at the age of 88. Beloved wife of Dennis for 66 years. Cherished mother of Debby &amp; Jack Vandyk, Raymond &amp; Debbi Giroux, Cathy &amp; Wilf Bradley, Ginny Leddy &amp; Alan Ford, and Mike. 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