I met Len because he mistook someone in Ontario, Canada for being much closer to his home in the UK.
It was in a group of folks that enjoyed role-playing games and board games hosted in Toronto. I was one of the group organizers and I somehow ended up in the conversation about the mix up. It was amusing.
We subsequently connected on Facebook and then everything just played out online, as life tends to do on social media.
I watched him get adopted by his cat, Maky. I saw his computer troubles and watched when he posted around this time of year regarding his tenure with the military.
I feel like it was all a strange, vague wash of a person's life, but I was always grateful to be allowed a window into his world.
He also viewed my own life and the things I'd do and he'd comment and there would be a pleasant back n forth.
He was like having a nerdy neighbour that lived really far away, across an ocean.
I was sad to see him brought to an end. No mighty sword in hand or epic drums. Just a lovely fellow in his hospital bed, telling us about the goings on.
I think he lived an amazing and vast life, though. I look forward to looking at the photos and things people have left here and on Facebook. Shared memories.
My condolences and care to his closer friends and family. The ones that feel his absence the most.
He was a friend to me and I will always remember him in my life.
Thanks for having me around, Len and thanks for thinking of me when you settled your end of life plan. I'm sorry I couldn't be with everyone for the service, but if there's a place we continue on in, I'm sure he knows how much he will be missed.
Rest well in the clearing at the end of the path, Len. And goodnight to you <3
Desiree Kelleher
07/11/2025
