Leo Backes Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Leo Backes of Winchester, Ontario, who passed away on September 21, 2023, at the age of 81, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Leo Backes to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Jean Backes and Leonie Backes; and his siblings, Elise Backes, Edna Marcil, Leonard, Joseph, Arthur and Gerry Backes.
He is survived by: his wife Marguerite Backes; his children, Dwayne Backes (Joanne) of Williamsburg, Roxanne Backes (Mark McMillan) of Chesterville and Shawn Backes (Kim Milne) of Toyes Hill; his siblings, Rose Seguin (late Roger) of Ottawa and Norman Backes (late Claire) of Chesterville; his siblings-in-law, Claire Backes of Williamsburg, Yvette Backes of Rockland and Jeanette Backes of Limoges; his grandchildren, Matt, Jackson, Kyler (Janay), Brittney (Brandon), Ryan (Merissa), Kirsten (J. R.) and Sarah (Austin); and his great grandchildren, Willow, Brooks, Cynthia, Alexis, Keirsten, Emily, Franklin and Asher. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
Donations to the Alzheimer's Society or the Dundas Manor Nursing Home would be gratefully acknowledged by the family. If you are making your donation online or by cheque directly to the charity, please include the following note with your gift "please notify the family".
