It is with great sadness that the family announces the passing of Leslie “Bud” Leece of Battleford at the age of 85 years at Battleford Union Hospital. Bud was born on April 8th, 1930 at Wilkie, SK. Bud is survived by his loving wife Marlene of 59 years; daughter Bonita (Ken) and their children Jamie, Ambrose, Shane (Ashley) and great grandchildren Jack and Finnegan; daughter Melody (Dean) and their children Colby, Quinton and Grady; daughter Mona (Bart) and their children Anthony (Samantha), Stacey, Mitchell, Ryan and 2 great grand twins Hallie and Meredith; sisters Clarie, Ethel (Bill), Connie (Les), Jan (Ray) and Lynn; sister-in-law Darlene Swidrowich and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by his parents Ben Leece, Winnifred and Dick Dye, mother and father-in-law Chester and Alice Sample and several sisters and brothers-in-law. Funeral services were held Tuesday July 7th, 2015 from Battleford United Church with interment taking place at Battleford Cemetery. Memorial donations can be made to the Saskatchewan Heart and Stroke Foundation 279 3 Ave N, Saskatoon, SK S7K 2H8 or BTEC building fund 702-102nd St. North Battleford, SK, S9A 1E3. Those wishing to leave condolences can do so at www.sallowsandmcdonald.com. The Family has entrusted Megan Donlevy of Sallows & McDonald-Wilson & Zehner Funeral Home with arrangements (306) 445-2418.