MCKINNON, Leslie Ann

(NEE Lusk)

Peacefully with family by her side, Leslie Ann McKinnon (nee Lusk) passed away on May 30, 2026, at VON Sakura House at the age of 71. Leslie will be dearly missed and lovingly remembered by her family: husband Robert (Bob) of 49 years, children Andrea and husband Adam Lawson of Abu Dhabi and Amberlee and husband David Eyre of Calgary, grandchildren Madison and Ashton Lawson and Jacob, Logan and Astrid Eyre, mother Alie Lusk (Koster) of Norwich, sister Karen Lusk-Robinson and husband Mark Robinson of Carlisle, brother-in-law Dave McKinnon and wife Jan of Sarnia, sisters-in-law Barb Loveys of Woodstock and Joan McKinnon of Barrie. She will be fondly remembered by numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, cousins, and friends. Leslie was predeceased by her father Norman Lusk of Norwich, in-laws Spence and Eleanor McKinnon of Sarnia, and brother-in-law John Loveys of Woodstock. A celebration of life will be held at Brock and Visser Funeral Home on July 9, 2026, from 12:00 pm until 3:00 pm. The family would like to send a heartfelt thanks to Tiffany at Ontario Health At Home, Katie, Brittany, and all of Leslie's PSWs from Bayshore who took such good care of her over the years. A special thanks to all of the staff at VON Sakura House for their exceptional care, compassion, and support over the last few months. Memorial donations can be made to VON Sakura House www.vonsakurahouse.com.

A NOTE FROM LESLIE

To my family and friends, If you are reading this, then my time here on earth has come to an end. Although my heart aches knowing I had to leave you behind, please know that my greatest peace comes from having loved all of you so deeply. Since 2021, I fought with everything I had. I faced cancer with courage, determination, tears, hope, and love. There were hard days, painful days, and moments I never thought I could get through — but I kept fighting because of you. To my husband — thank you for loving me through every chapter, especially the hardest one. Your love gave me strength when I had none left. To my daughters — I could not be more proud of the women you became. Carry your strength proudly and never doubt how deeply your mother loved you. To my precious grandchildren — Nana’s love does not end here. I may no longer be beside you physically, but I will always be with you. I will be the whisper telling you to keep going, the warmth you feel when you need comfort, and the voice in your heart reminding you how special you are. To my family and friends — thank you for standing beside me, praying for me, laughing with me, and loving me through this journey. You made my life rich with memories I will carry forever. Please do not let my passing be the end of my story. Speak my name. Tell my stories. Laugh at the memories we shared. Celebrate the love we had instead of only mourning the loss. Cancer may have taken my body, but it never took my spirit. And when you think of me, don’t picture me sick. Picture me free. Picture me whole. Picture me with a brand-new cape, watching over all of you from Heaven with endless love.

Until we meet again,

Love always, 

Leslie

“The Nana Warrior”