n People & Places In memory of Jon Leeson

The Deschenes Group announced that Jon Leeson, the company’s vice president of the building mechanical market, has died. He first joined the industry in 1988 and joined the Deschenes Group in March 2003 at Desco Plumbing and Heating.

During his time in the industry, he held various marketing and sales roles before becoming vice president and general manager. Leeson was also long involved with the Canadian Institute of Plumbing and Heating (CIPH).

In tribute to the nearly 20 years of work at the Deschenes Group,

Francois Deschênes, president and CEO, issued a note to Leeson, “During all these years that I have known you, I always felt that you wanted to go for it, to persevere despite the pitfalls and that you said things as they really were with honesty and sincerity. All this with your sense of humour, your humility, and your desire to put others first rather than yourself.”

Leeson passed away on Dec. 15 after a lengthy batter with cancer. He leaves behind his wife of 29 years, Linda Leeson, and his two children, Madison (Yazeed) and David.

Funeral details will be announced at a later date. Leeson would like for those interested and able to make donations in his name to the Sinai Health Foundation in Toronto. A page has been set up on Arbor Memorial for people to share condolences.

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