Leonard Knowles

Leonard Knowles, 98, of Banff, Alberta passed away peacefully

at the Mineral Springs Hospital on November 7, 2017 of chronic

medical conditions.

Len was born in England on August 19, 1919. His siblings were brothers, Harry, Horatio and sister Gladys. At an early age Len developed a love for singing and was a choir boy. Len served in the British Military during World War II touring through Africa, Italy,

Greece and Jerusalem. After the war, Len returned home to England and worked as a public servant until he retired.

Len married his first wife Peggy Brown in 1946 and they went on to have one son Bryan. Len kept his love of singing into adult hood where he became a performer and Chairman for the Mansfield Amateur Dramatic Society for over 40 years. Two of his key characters that he played were Dr. Doolittle and Tevye the milkman from Fiddler on the Roof. Len was community minded and was involved with charitable organizations such as the Masonic Lodge and the Shriners.

Len met the next love of his life, Mary Zevick at Nottingham Station when he came to pick her and her niece up from Canada. It was love at first sight. After a short courtship they were married in May of 1997 and went on to have a loving and caring relationship for the next 20 years.

Len is survived by his wife Mary, his son Bryan, his daughter in law Joanne, his granddaughter Megan and his many friends.

A Celebration of Life was held for Len at the Royal Canadian Legion in Banff on Thursday, November 16, 2017.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made, in Len's memory, to the Shriners Children's Hospital.

Len was a loving husband, father and grandfather.

He was genuine, witty, loyal and a gentleman.

Leonard you will be fondly remembered and genuinely missed.

Services provided by Russ Reynolds and Bow River Funeral Service.