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BRAMSON,
Leonard 'Len'
Passed away peacefully at Sunnybrook Veterans Hospital on Tuesday,
July 1st, 2008 in his 83rd year. Beloved husband of Sandra
(LAURIN.)
Adoring father of Samantha and Alexandra, and her husband Matthew
MONTGOMERY of Australia. Loving Poppie to his grandchildren Neve
and Madeleine. Dear brother of Alec and his wife Dorothy, Beverley
and her husband Des
PETERS, and their families. Sadly missed
by his sisters-in-law Donna
ING and Kim (Sal) DE
BUONO, and by
his former wife
Judy and her husband Ted
STEEVES, as well as
his many loyal Friends. Sincere appreciation extended to the
nursing staff of K1C for their compassionate care. Len served
in World War 2 as a naval signalman aboard the HMCS Barrie.
He began a brilliant career in the communications business, as
writer and editor of the Hockey News from 1950 to 1957. Len went
on to become President and Chief Executive Officer of Telemedia
Broadcasting Systems, where he developed the first coast to coast
satellite radio network giving Canada the radio voices for baseball
and hockey with Tom Cheek, Jerry Howarth and Joe Bowen. In 1990,
Len left Telemedia Broadcasting Systems to become President of
The Movie Network, where he launched Canada's first pay per view
network, Viewer's Choice. A dedicated sports fan, Len's love
for the game lives on. Cremation and a private family service
have taken place. A celebration of Len's life for Friends and
family will take place on Tuesday, July 8, 2008 at Rogers Centre,
400 Summit Suite, Gate 13 from 12-3 p.m. In lieu of flowers please
make a donation in Len's name to the Ontario Special Olympics
or Sunnybrook Veterans Grant A Wish Program. Online condolences
may be left at www.aftercare.org
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