Marilyn Leonard, Percy Faith's daughter, died after a long battle with cancer on January 1, 2010. Marilyn was a wonderful, kind friend who spent many hours on the phone talking about her father's work, and then hosted me for a 1-week visit in 1991 where I was able to learn more, including seeing the artwork Percy enjoyed, and all the awards and miscellaneous items in his office in his home; we made a low-production value video of my visit.
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I feel very sad at losing the kind Marilyn who absolutely loved her father Percy's music and knew every track. My sincere condolences go out to her family, friends, and all who will miss her. - Bill Halvorsen
The obituary:
LEONARD, Marilyn Born December 5, 1931 in Toronto Canada to Mary and Percy Faith. It is with great sorrow that we announce the loss of our mother and friend, Marilyn Faith Leonard who passed away January 1 at the age of 78 after a long but courageous battle with cancer. Left to cherish her memory are her children Lisa McCloskey, Rick Gleitsman, Judy Kaplan, son-in-law Jim Kaplan, and grandchildren Steven Stinson, Brittany, Austin and Lily Gleitsman, Zach and Mattie Kaplan. She had a great love for music, cooking, all things creative, and her "band of sisters." There was not a soul that met her that didn't fall in love with her. She was a caring and dedicated friend and her spirit of generosity and open-heartedness will long be remembered by all who knew her. She is now reunited in heaven with her son Johnny, Jack Leonard the love of her life, her father whom she dearly adored, her mother and her brother Peter. Thursday, January 7 at 11:00 a.m.
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