McLeod, Norman Stuart: It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Norm at Hill House Hospice, Richmond Hill on Thursday May 2, 2019. Beloved husband of 32 years to Khuan Seow. Dear brother of Katheryn Bednis (Glen), Andrew McLeod (Jackie), Ian McLeod (Melanie). Fondly remembered by his 2 nieces and 8 nephews and families. Dearly missed by his sisters-in-law Eng, Heok, Hong, Suan, Poh Kuan, Jenny and brothers-in-law Cheng, Hock, Kiat, William and Q. Special family friend of Hock Kee and Hazel. Predeceased by his parents Stewart and Margaret (nee Kirk) McLeod. Norm was a devoted husband, dutiful brother and filial son. He kept his word and always lent a hand when he saw the need or asked. Norm had a varied career as a hydrogeologist, computer programmer and data analyst in the mining, consulting, insurance, library and banking sectors. He loved acquiring knowledge and attended the universities of Waterloo, Dalhousie, Berkeley and Wilfrid Laurier. Norm loved to read and was a fount of knowledge about history, geography, science fiction and much trivia - this made him a whiz at crossword puzzles. He delighted in learning about other cultures in his travels; this made him very proud to be a Canadian and he delighted in the success stories of the new Canadians he met and worked with. His generosity extended to being a sponsor in PLAN International of a child in a developing country for more than 35 years. Cremation. A time of remembrance and interment will take place at a later date in Cobden, Ontario. If desired, please consider a donation to Hill House Hospice in Norm's memory. Arrangements entrusted to Peaceful Transition York. Condolences may be forwarded through peacefultransition.ca
Maria Kovacs
Posted on: Friday, May 3, 2019We were blessed to have Norm as one of our treasured colleagues. Whenever you needed help, he’d always made time for you even when he was on vacation!!! Someone to count on, someone to confide in and someone to admire.
Rest in peace , my esteemed friend
Iryna and Andriy Shevchenko
Posted on: Friday, May 3, 2019Dear Khuan,
Please accept our deepest condolences. Our hearts are crying, our thought are all about you and Norm. What a wonderful man he was. We will cherish memory about Norm.
Get all the strength to go through this difficult time of your life. We are here for you if you need anything. Hugging you.
Iryna and Andriy
Kanna Kanagasabai
Posted on: Friday, May 3, 2019Dear Khuan,
Words may not suffice to express the heartfelt sorrow that I feel for the passing of Norm, but please accept my condolences and will be sure to include him in my daily prayers. May God rest his soul in peace.
Regards,
Kanna
Robert Dumas
Posted on: Friday, May 3, 2019I was so fortunate to have known Norm for so many years while he worked at TD, and afterwards during his all too brief retirement. He was incredibly smart, hardworking, and funny (especially when dealing with our technology partners and TRIMS – an inside joke that Norm would very much appreciate). He was a person of great character who was always happy, willing, and available to help others. As someone who is also from the Ottawa Valley, Norm and I would reminisce about our time there, and our shared love for apples (he did love his apples). I will miss his company so much, and I’m glad I had the opportunity to know him for as long as I did. Rest in peace my good friend.
Dave Lowrey
Posted on: Friday, May 3, 2019It was my pleasure to work with Norm for a number of years. His integrity and high level of passion and caring were apparent from the first day we worked together. Norm’s varied and interesting career and thirst for knowledge really set him apart. I really wish he had an opportunity to enjoy a longer retirement. Rest in peace Norm.
Kiat
Posted on: Friday, May 3, 2019Dear Khuan
My deepest condolences for your loss. Rest in peace Norm.
Your brother, Kiat
Kiat and Jenny
Posted on: Friday, May 3, 2019Our deepest condolences for your loss. Rest in peace Norm.
Kiat and Jenny
Carolyn Kirk
Posted on: Friday, May 3, 2019Many happy memories with Norman, from working in the store in Sudbury to time together while at Waterloo. Just a fabulous human. He will be missed.
Hazel Ferroa
Posted on: Saturday, May 4, 2019Dear Khuan
I’m so, so sorry for your loss.
My thoughts are with you; stay strong.
Hazel Ferroa
Singapore
Helen Anderson
Posted on: Saturday, May 4, 2019Dear Khuan,
My deepest sympathy to you. Norm was such an amazing friend and neighbor. His soft-spoken voice, his delightful sense of humour and his willingness to always lend a hand or a word of advice will be missed. He was a true gentleman and I will cherish my time with him and, of course, with you.
Rest in peace Norm
Helen
Tanya Shahen
Posted on: Saturday, May 4, 2019Sending my sincere condolences, Khuan and to the whole family. He was a lovely person, kind and intelligent. My thoughts are with you during this very difficult time.
Diane Stevens
Posted on: Saturday, May 4, 2019I knew Norm through our working relationship. He was a truly gentle man; a joy to work with; always ready to lend a hand or share his vast knowledge. I will forever remember Norm’s kind heart and his incredible wit. My incere condolences to all of Norm”s family and friends.
Ina Ilse
Posted on: Saturday, May 4, 2019Dear Khuan,
Words cannot describe the sorrow I felt at you losing your soulmate!
Norm was a wonderful person and human being and the world has lost a very good man.May Norm rest in peace and may you find consolation in the good memories of your years together.
May you God give you strength at this dificult time.
Also, Eric, Joshua and Erika are sending you their best wished for strength. They really liked Norm a lot!
May he rest in peace!
Ina
Silvia Ho
Posted on: Saturday, May 4, 2019I treasured the friendship with Norm as colleague for some 15 years. He was always so caring and helpful. It was a great joy to work with him, and his friendship will forever be cherished in my memories.
Hui
Posted on: Saturday, May 4, 2019I miss you Norm! Rest in Peace!
Heather
Posted on: Saturday, May 4, 2019Khuan,
My deepest sympathy for your loss. I still remember Norm tried to explain to us how the Edwardian houses were like in Barrie and how your washroom’s heating floor was bulit when we visited you in Barrie. He was such a knowledgeable, curious friend.
Khuan, please stay in touch and let us together walk through this difficult time. My thought will be with you.
Heok
Posted on: Sunday, May 5, 2019Norm has been a very kind, considerate and helpful brother-in-law and has helped me tremendously especially during my travels in North America. I will always cherish the memory of him, not forgetting the various enjoyable, interesting and memorable trips I have made with him and Khuan. Rest in peace Norm.
Hong
Posted on: Sunday, May 5, 2019Norm was generally a quiet person but I had many interesting and funny discussions with him about similar challenges in the banking systems of Canada and Australia. I will miss his witty comments!
Betty and Jack Cochran
Posted on: Sunday, May 5, 2019I am very touched by the wonderful words written in memory of Norman. He truly was a an exceptional man and will be sadly missed by his family and friends. Rest in Peace Norman. You will never be forgotten. Thinking of you Khuan as you walked the journey with Norman in his illness. Praying for rest, peace and strength in the days to come.
Daniel Hohaus
Posted on: Sunday, May 5, 2019My deepest condolences Wu Ah Ee. Rest in peace Uncle Norm.
Love, Daniel.
Chow PAK KIU
Posted on: Sunday, May 5, 2019Norm traveled a long way with Khuan to see me in Lampeter in Wales, UK, and later in Hong Kong, some twenty years ago. May I say it again after these years that these were some good times that he had shared with Suan and me. We cherish his affection and care of others. Rest in peace, my dear brother-in-law.
Suan
Posted on: Monday, May 6, 2019Norm was always kind and considerate. I cherish the good times we had – a few days in Whistler, whale watching in Newfoundland, houseboating on the lake and many happy days just relaxing although Norm often kept busy outdoors working with wood. In Hong Kong when Norm saw the hordes of egrets in trees in Starling Inlet, he said, it’s ok to live here if there are places like this.
Seow Family
Posted on: Monday, May 6, 2019You will be fondly remembered!
Julie Rocca
Posted on: Monday, May 6, 2019Khuan,
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. My sincere condolences.
Julie
Don & Laure Finlay
Posted on: Monday, May 6, 2019Dear Khan
Our deepest condolences. Norm will be dearly missed by family and friends.
Don & Laurel
Polly Ross-Tyrrell
Posted on: Tuesday, May 7, 2019Dear Khuan,
I’m so sorry. My love and prayers are with you and your family.
Polly
Catherine Barker
Posted on: Tuesday, May 7, 2019Dear Khuan,
My sincerest condolences to you and your family.
Catherine
Glen and Kathy Bednis
Posted on: Tuesday, May 7, 2019There are so many things I will always remember about Norman. He always took that second piece of pumpkin pie, he admired my “charger plates”, he loved biscuits. He was someone I knew I could always count on, a strong shoulder to lean on. We loved going to the library, spent many hours in the winter skating in Sudbury and playing in the mountain. He amazed me with all the knowledge he had but was very down to earth about everything. Forever missed, but you will never, never be forgotten. Love from your sister
Jackie Thornton
Posted on: Tuesday, May 7, 2019Dear Khuan,
Meeting Norm made a lasting impression; what a gentle, humble soul
with a quick wit and gleam in his eyes.
You and Norm are in our thoughts and prayers.
Jackie & Bob
Lolotea Tang
Posted on: Tuesday, May 7, 2019Dear Khuan,
My prayers are with you and your family. May your husband rest in peace. We are here for you.
Lolotea
John B
Posted on: Tuesday, May 7, 2019Uncle Norman was the smartest person I knew. Always loved hearing about his vast knowledge on different subjects. He will be sorely missed and not forgotten.
Christine Kalan-Tidman
Posted on: Tuesday, May 7, 2019Dear Khuan,
I was so sorry to hear of Norm’s passing.
He was a lovely, kind man and we always enjoyed seeing him when he came in to visit you or pick up material.
I’m glad you had Hospice to support you. They were a godsend to my family with my mom.
My thoughts are with you. Please let me know if there is anything I can to help you.
Chris
Stephanie Toh
Posted on: Wednesday, May 8, 2019Dear Khuan,
My deepest condolences for your loss, Rest In Peace, Norm
My thoughts are with you.
Stephanie
Carol Wong
Posted on: Wednesday, May 8, 2019Khuan,
I learned of Norm’s passing today when I visited APL.
My heart goes out to you at this time when your husband and best friend has moved on. The few interactions that I had with Norm always left me thinking what a wonderful, kind and friendly man he was.
Please call on me if I can be of any assistance to you at all.
Carol
Nina Conliffe
Posted on: Wednesday, May 8, 2019Dear Khuan,
Just learned today of your husband’s passing and am deeply saddened by this news.
My deepest condolences to you and yours’.
Nina
Mike and Janice Kursikowski
Posted on: Thursday, May 9, 2019Dear Khuan
We were so sorry to hear about Norm’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time.
Mike and Janice
Susan Lai
Posted on: Monday, May 20, 2019Norman is an intelligent and quiet person as I know him from Khuan. He was friendly and wise. And accompanied Khuan at all socials. He fought hard with his health. And he will be remembered.
Eva McDonald
Posted on: Wednesday, July 3, 2019Norm was a gentle and decent human being. He will be missed.