Edward 'Chum' Leask

With heavy hearts the family of Edward Paul Leask announce that” Chum” went to Heaven on Wednesday, October 29, 2014, in his 86th year, He was born on June 19, 1928, Surrounded by love, lifted by promise and received in peace. Veteran, steady of hand, impervious to panic never happier visiting with family and the many lives of friends he touched! His undying humor, disarming wit, always had a good story to tell. Entrepreneurial at heart, a business man who prized integrity above all profit. As a father, our rock, our harbor, trusting child of God, a gentle, kind, sweet man. His dedication to God, family, country and the love of Chippewa County, Chum worked at various jobs including; City Police, Corps of Engineers, Business owner, Retiring from State Farm Insurance. Chum served on various boards including: Sault Ste. Marie City Commission, Chippewa County Board of Commissioners, The Board of War Memorial Hospital. He was instrumental in the founding of the I-500 race track. Chum served in the Army in Korea for 18 months earning the Bronze Star. Retiring from the 1437th Engineer National Guard after more than 25 years of dedicated service. After retirement Chum enjoyed woodworking, fishing and was an avid hunter. Chum was a member of the VFW, American Legion, and the Elks. Chum was a member of Sault Tribe of Chippewa Indians. Survived by Sons - David (Kim), Joe, Mike (Connie), Mark (Melanie) Daughters - Sharon (Oscar) Orazietti, Angie Leask, Linda (Eric) Ayers. Sister -in-law Mary Catherine Quinn 29 Grandchildren -- 20 Great Grandchildren and many nieces, nephews and cousins Predeceased by Loving Wife Shirley, daughters Janet and Cheryl, His mother Leona Leask Visitation will be at Holy Family Church, Barbeau, MI, Saturday November 1, 2014 from 10 am to 12:00 noon with Mass of Christian Burial at 12:00 Noon with Br. John Hascall officiating. Burial will take place at Donaldson Holy Family Cemetery In lieu of flowers the family requests Memorial Contributions, in “Chum’s” name, be made to Hospice of the E. U. P. Online condolences may be left at clarkbaileynewhouse.com

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Edward 'Chum' Leask

June 19, 1928 - October 29, 2014