Robert Leigh Jeffs (Leigh) passed away in Victoria, British Columbia on March 15, 2023. Leigh was born in Nanaimo, British Columbia on August 12, 1947.
Leigh is survived by his partner Judy and his daughters Leeza (Craig) and Caralyn (D’Arcy). Leigh leaves behind his grandchildren Ali, Liam, Grey, Cy, and Edie, along with his brother Rick (Susan), sister Roberta (Larry, 2010), brother Bill (Maggie), and sister Madeline (Alistair). Leigh said goodbye to many nieces and nephews and a group of friends and extended family who have stayed close since childhood. Leigh was predeceased by his father (Robert Conlin Jeffs, 2002) and his mother (Marjorie Elaine Jeffs, 2014).
Entrepreneurial to the end, Leigh had many business ventures. He began working alongside his father in Nanaimo, before starting Jeffs Construction with his brother Rick. Leigh lived and worked in Maui, Los Angeles, Vancouver, Nanoose Bay, and Victoria. He was a deal-maker, developer, landlord, hotelier, commercial builder, venture capitalist, apple tart baker, and pharmaceutical packaging manufacturer.
Leigh was athletic, avidly jogging into his seventies, later embracing gardening when his mobility declined. He was an enthusiastic chef and a light-hearted joker. Well-liked and easy-going, Leigh was kind, helpful, and accepting of others. He will be missed.
A celebration of life will be held at a later date.
Condolences may be offered to the family below.
McCall Gardens
www.mccallgardens.com
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The Lomax family
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Helen Fearon Sincere sympathy Judy and girls and Leigh’s family
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Joyce ( Raffle)Wenner Sincere sympathy Judy, Leeza, Caralyn and the Jeffs family. Went to school with Leigh and watched his football and lacrosse games. We knew all the family especially after Wenner Electric worked with Jeff’s Construction from 1972. So glad he is resting in peace now with Bob and Marg again.
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Carol Horvath Judy and family. I’m so sorry for your loss. Went to high school in Nanaimo with Leigh. He was so well liked and always very pleasant. Great personality and always a smile. He will be very much missed.
Carol Horvath (nee Gillis).
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Hayley Clavora One of my favourites. I always liked seeing you. I’ll miss you Uncle Leigh.
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Alita M. Cerra My sincere condolences to Leigh’s family. May he rest in peace and live on through his daughters, grandchildren, siblings and friends.
Dear Caralyn and family, we are so sorry for the difficult loss of your dad and grandpa. Keep him close in your heart ❤️ Much love, Mike and Lara