Leonard “Lenny” Olmstead
March 30, 2023
OLMSTEAD, Leonard “Lenny” - Passed away suddenly, at Louise Marshall Hospital on Thursday, March 30, 2023 at the age of 63. Beloved husband of Georgina Olmstead for 42 wonderful years. Loving father of Patty (Nelson) Reis, Darel (Simona) Stinson and Jackie Stinson. Dear grandfather of Mathew Stinson (Gloria), Marcel Stinson, Alex Stinson, Michela Ouellette (Gavin), Anthony Stinson and great-grandfather of Marlee and Mace Ouellette, Andres and Ulysis Panta Espinoza. Dear brother of Archie, Jack, Sheldon, Thelda, Karen, Darlene and Doral. Predeceased by his parents Alvin and Jessie Olmstead.
Visitation will be held on Sunday, April 2, 2023 at the England Funeral Home, 294 Main Street South, Mount Forest from 2:00-4:00 p.m. and 6:00-8:00 p.m. Those wishing to make a donation in memory of Lenny are asked to consider Cancer Patient Services.
Condolences
I am so so sorry for your loss. I just found out. I really miss him so much.
— Mike Augurati, May 4, 2023So sorry to hear about my friend wish I would have visited him was hoping to get together this summer in his old stomping grounds where we grew up together on the same hill in Whitney until we meet again led mo ped have a drink with Linda for me and don't give her the microphone 🎤
— Phillip lynch, April 3, 2023I'm so sorry that you all have to go through this .. I know in my adult life we weren't close .. but the memories I have of uncle len when I was a child were comforting! What an Extremely welcoming , loving and fun man !! A very sad time and my deepest condolences ❤️🩹
— Deseree, April 2, 2023My condolences. Thoughts and prayers are with you all.
— Paul Olmstead, April 1, 2023My sincerest condolences on your loss
Dear Georgina & Family. I am so sorry for your loss. Even though I did not every meet Lennie in person talking to him and you during very difficult times was a great pleasure. He was always a very happy Soul. I am here for you Georgina. Love your cousin Lorraine.
— Lorraine Wood, April 1, 2023So sorry to hear this Condolences to the family.
— Heather Burkholder, April 1, 2023Our condolences to the family, gone way too soon. You were a wonderful friend. I’m glad I had the pleasure of knowing you and working with you. We had some great laughs. You were kind hearted person. RIP my friend until we meet again. Wayne Hill
— Wayne Hill, April 1, 2023So sorry to hear of Lenny’s passing. I enjoyed working with Lenny at Donegan’s and even when he went to Countryside we kept in touch he was a great guy. RIP my friend
— Bryan Nichol, April 1, 2023Our sincere sympathy Alex. We are thinking about you and your family during this very sad time. May your many good memories of your grandfather give you strength and be a source of comfort. Our sincere condolences to you and all of your family from all of us at JJ McLellan.
— PJ McLellan Shaw, April 1, 2023We are so sorry to hear about Lenny we only knew him through the cancer program, but he made a big impression in our hearts
He was such a thoughtful person and I enjoyed talking to him.
Now your pain free and keep singing in heaven for everyone to enjoy.
Until we meet again my friend
Cheers
Heartbreaking news when my Uncle David and Aunt Terry called me a out his passing.
Although we didn't know each other well I still feel this loss and would like to express my sincere condolences and prayers for Aunt Georgina and all family and friends of Uncle Lenny.
May he rest peacefully and his memories live on with us forever.
Also sending my Love and respect for all.
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Gina, Patty and family I can't express how sorry I am for your loss. The love he had for singing and for you Gina will carry on through you and his spirit. He will never be far. Lenny was such a loving happy person.
From the day I moved in beside Lenny and Gina he had always have great advice, he was very wise. Left a huge impact on who I am now. He will never be forgotten.
Man , gone way to soon , we only met a month or so ago in London, wish i had met you years ago enjoy Karoke in heaven my new friend , cheers !!!!!
— Chris Acheson, March 31, 2023Know we are saddened to hear of the passing of Leonard he will be missed by all who were privileged to know him. Georgina, you and your family are in our prayers.
So sorry to hear this sad news. Condolences to Georgina, Patti and Nelson and all your family and friends( I know there are many). Lenny will always be my fav'rit Cowboy singer, and I'm sure he'll be entertaining the Angels in Heaven with his karaoke music. Love to you all!💖💖💖
— Linda Honey-Reid, March 31, 2023We where so sorry to hear the news. Our condolences to Pattie and Nelson and all their family. So sorry Georgina for your loss of your husband and sole mate and singing partner. He will be singing in heaven and giving all the angels a big show. Although we only meet him a few times we had good memories. We were glad to have meet him and had the chance to here some of his songs oxxoxoxoox
— Patricia Perry Gale, March 31, 2023