Peacefully at Tillsonburg District Memorial Hospital on Saturday, March 9, 2019, in his 83rd year. Survived by his loving wife of 63 years Frances (nee Beecraft). His 4 devoted children and their spouses Rick (Jill), C.D. (Julie), Bill (Kimberley) and Connie (Pat). As well as his adoring grandchildren Mandy (Alex), Andy (Liz), Bryan (Lindsay), Teresa (Dave), Darcie (Ahmed), Ryan (Tanya), Matthew (Katelyn), Carissa and Teagan. Remembered with fondness by his 12 great-grandchildren Ava, Emma, Zeke, Paisley, Olivia, Elijah, Malik, Jack, Colton, Oliver, Kinza and Jase. Missed by sisters Sally Fisk (Francis) and Caroline Henry. Predeceased by parents Ula (2003) and Oscar (1987). Well-loved resident of Otterville, ON. Lee served his community for many years as a firefighter and as Santa Claus in the Otterville Santa Claus Parade. He was a lifetime member of the Tillsonburg District Racing Pigeon Club. Lee will be sorely missed by numerous family members and friends. Family and friends will be received at the ARN-LOCKIE FUNERAL HOME, 45 Main Street West, Norwich, ON 519-863-3020, on Friday, March 15, 2019 from 2-4 & 7-9 PM and Saturday, March 16, 2019 from 10-10:45 AM. Funeral service will be held at the funeral home at 11 AM, with Reverend Meghan Nicholls officiating. Cremation will have taken place. Donations in memory of Lee, may be made to the Arthritis Association, Canadian Cancer Society or the charity of choice.