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ON IAN'S FATHER'S SIDE OF THE FAMILY
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| Ian’s
Dad, Rory Leishman, is a National Affairs columnist for The
London Free Press, a freelance writer for Catholic Insight
magazine and The Interim: Canada's Life and Family
Newspaper, and the author of Against Judicial
Activism: The Decline of Freedom and Democracy in Canada.
He's known as a conservative who attempts to uphold the
traditional principles of Judeo-Christian morality. He
is a strong believer in freedom of the press and freedom of
religion. Rory
is married to Caroline Leishman, who is a leader in her church
congregation; enjoys classical music and singing; and adores her
children Jocelyn, Toge and Carine. |
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| Ian’s
Uncle, Colin Leishman, is an admired architectural
designer living in Toronto, also recognized in that
city's gay community for his past years as a creative
principle organizer of the annual Pride
Toronto Festival. Colin is also currently aiding in raising
money for the Sick Kids Hospital in Toronto. |
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| Ian’s
Aunt, Christine Stewart, a nurse by training, was a Federal
Liberal MP for the Northumberland riding for twelve years.
Before entering politics, she lived in Honduras where,
with Ian’s Uncle David, who has since passed away from cancer.
(Note from Ian: May he rest in peace.
We miss you) Christine and her husband founded the
charity Horizons
of Friendship. Perhaps she is best known for serving as Canada’s Secretary
of State for Latin America and Africa and Environment Minister.
Christine Stewart, amoung many other things, signed the Kyoto
Accord on behalf of Canada on in 1997. |
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| Ian's
Uncle Peter, is a savvy entrepreneur / investor who most people
would describe as the founder of an airline scheduling software
company. He is best known to Ian however, as his very
generous uncle, who is giving of his time, advice and money, and
is always characterized with a calm / assertive approach to life
and business. Ian’s
Aunt Sandra, is a very kind and thoughtful host for many
gatherings both at their home in Switzerland and at their
Cottage in Ontario. She
often volunteers her time to help her community. |
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ON IAN'S MOTHER'S SIDE OF THE FAMILY
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| Ian’s
Mom, Patricia Attkins is living her days now as a proud Grandma,
with Grandpa Phil Attkins.
They are both semi-retired teachers.
Ian can’t recall a single time when Patty has come
across a former student of her Spanish classes, and that person
was not genuinely thrilled to see her and more often than not,
mentions to her that she was his or her’s favourite teacher in
high school. Patty
is the President and Founder of the
Crochet Club of London that creates and then donates afghans
to organizations that assist people in need in and around
London, Ontario. There
are close to a hundred members and to date, they have given away
more than 5000 blankets. |
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| Ian’s
"Grammy”, Doris Seakwood was an avid COMMUNITY ACTIVIST
on the local and U.S. State level.
She received an award of service by the American Red
Cross and was honoured with the highest recognition possible by
Girl Guides of America for her 35 years of unpaid work. Doris
passed away June 13, 1978 of cancer.
She is best known to Ian as " a deeply loving person
who never really left us". |
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| Ian’s
Uncle John, is not a photographer, but poet for the visual
arts. He has taken
still pictures all around the world for hundreds of major film and
television productions and his work has included photographing the
Vice President of the United States on assignment for ABC News and
various album covers. John
is considered by Ian to be another father who was A true hippie,
who lived in a teepee with no electricity and only water from a
creek, in upstate New York.
John is married to Ian's very caring and sweet "Aunt Joanie
who is a Nurse in the Adirondacks. |
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Ian
is a proud Dad of his son Troy, born in 2005.
Husband to the amazing Nathalie:
Other
titles for Ian include Nephew, Uncle, Brother (To the best sister in the
world)
And by sister, he doesn't mean...
She's not goofy or fun or anything...
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