Leal, Lavern Robert passed away at Spencer House in Orillia on Wednesday January 5, 2022, in his 83rd year. Lavern married the late Sandra (nee Fraser) in 1960 and together they had five children: James (deceased), Doug (Lynn), Susan (Doug) Whitfield, Mike (Donna) and Jason (Krista). He was blessed to have met and married the late Anne Allen, whom he shared many happy years with until her death in 2016 and was stepfather to her sons Michael (Kelvin) and the late Paul (Christine). Lavern will be forever cherished by his grandchildren Shawn, Kaitlynn, Lauren (Patrick), Ashley, Joseph, Stephen, Tiffany, Blake, Zachary and Quinton and great grandchildren Christian, Jackson, Aaron and London. Born in Collingwood to parents Robert & Gladys Leal, Lavern was predeceased by his sister Louise (Don) Parkes. He will be remembered by nieces, nephews, and many friends. Lavern will be buried at the Presbyterian Cemetery in Collingwood in the spring. As an expression of sympathy memorial donations to Algonquin Grace Huntsville Hospice would be appreciated by the family. Friends may visit Lavern’s online Book of Memories at www.fawcettfuneralhomes.com.