Obituary of Thomas Charles Leriche
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of Thomas Charles Leriche, 55, of Mississauga on May 19, 2025.
Born in Mississauga, where he lived for most of his life, to Hugh (predeceased) and Laurette Leriche (née Ducharme), he was a devoted father, loving son, caring brother and steadfast friend. Thomas is survived by his two children (Chloe and Ethan), mother (Laurette) and sister (Ann with nieces Deanna and Erin).
Thomas graduated from Sheridan College, where he studied computer programming. He spent the last 14 years working for the Region of Peel, taking his career from computer administration to business analysis.
An adventurer who loved to fish, hike, camp, canoe and travel, he was also an artist and had returned to this passion in recent years. A regular attendee of comic and gaming conventions, he loved board games, movies and comics. He had a huge passion for gardening in his large vegetable garden. He loved to share the produce and gardening with family and canning the bounty.
Thomas loved his children and was an awesome father to Chloe and Ethan, always there to guide and support them. He shared his passions and hobbies with his children and nieces, making camping trips, outings to the drive-in and game nights regular family activities.
Please join us for visitation on Friday, May 23, 2025 from 7pm to 9pm and Saturday, May 24, 2025 from 2pm-3pm at the eco Life Celebration Centre-Magnolia Room of St. John's Dixie Cemetery (737 Dundas Street East, at Cawthra, Mississauga).
A Funeral Liturgy without Mass will take place on Saturday, May 24 at 3pm at the same location, followed by a Celebration of Life Reception.
Guests may park in the large lot adjacent to the church and proceed through the cemetery gates to the north to the building ahead - using the west entry under the carport.
A livestream link of Friday and Saturday's services will be available by clicking HERE. Virtual guests are reminded to have their volume set to high and that no technical assistance will be made available.
Please share a memory, photo or sentiment of Thomas' life here at his memorial web page.
For your ease, floral tributes may be ordered by using the Send Flowers button below his Obituary or by clicking HERE. Please ensure to choose the delivery address of St. John's Dixie Cemetery & Crematorium (737 Dundas Street East, Mississauga).
Donations in his memory may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation by using the Donations tab, above.
Uniquely entrusted to eco Cremation & Burial Services Inc.
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