Leeson Herbert BOURNE

Leeson Herbert Bourne passed away on July 27, 2026, in London, Ontario, Canada, at the age of 94. Born on December 3, 1931, in Christ Church, Barbados, to the late Iris Bourne and Wilbert Adams, Leeson was the eldest of three children. He was predeceased by his brother, Eriskine 'Jackie' Bourne, who passed away on April 20, 2014. Leeson is survived by his sister, Marian Bourne Prescod, nephews Beresford and Sylvester, nieces Andrea, Sharon, Heather, and Bianca, and a loving host of great-nephews, great-nieces, great-great-nephews, and great-great-nieces. After attending Providence Boys School in Barbados, Leeson learned the trade of mechanics. He migrated to Canada in the early 1960s and worked for many years with General Motors before retiring. Leeson was married to his beloved wife, the late Grace Albertina, from 1968 until her passing. A funeral service will be conducted at Metropolitan United Church on Wednesday, August 12 at 11 a.m., with visitation preceding from 10 a.m. - 11 a.m. Interment will follow at Oakland of Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, and a reception will be held at Harris Funeral Home. Memorial contributions to the Canadian Cancer Society or Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated.