It is with great sadness that Leo Hart, 100 years young, passed away June 17th peacefully at Finlandia Village. He and his wife Kay (predeceased 2006) had three children, Ken, Kathie (husband Ian) and Kevin (wife Jennifer). Leo was so proud of his grandchildren, Brad and Bryan Davidson and Perin Hart and his three great grandchildren, Brooke, Avery and Quinn Davidson. Leo is also survived by his sister Tuupu, 97, in Finland, as well as many nephews and great nephews and niece.

Leo immigrated to Canada as a WW2 veteran with only a few dollars, a mechanics licence and speaking limited “Finnglish.” A new girlfriend, Kaija Hohter, (Kay) and a job at the City of Sudbury as a mechanic brought him to Sudbury. Soon after, Kay and Leo were married and they moved to the uninhabited Lake Nepahwin where they raised their family. Leo became a supervisor of the Mechanic Shop at the City of Sudbury, until he retired at age 65.

Leo possessed legendary strength and was an excellent track athlete, boxer and provincial seniors’ bowling champion. He often embarrassed high-school athletes - friends of his children -who wanted to challenge his strength in arm wrestling. He also had a great sense of dry humour and a wit that revealed his significant intellect and ingenuity. There was almost nothing he couldn’t engineer, build, or repair.

Leo never re-married, but in the past 10 years developed a warm and trusted relationship with Helen, a resident of Finlandia. The family are grateful for the wonderful leadership, care givers, kitchen, and medical staff at Finlandia Village. We know Pappa was loved and gently cared for at Finlandia. A private service will occur as per Pappa’s wishes. Donations in Leo’s name to the Finlandia Village Sisu Foundation Board, would be greatly appreciated. We honour the life and legacy of our Pappa. Kiitos to a life, well lived. Kippis!
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Arrangements entrusted to the Lougheed Funeral Home.