Obituary

Leonard Lee Canada, 74, of Charleston, WV, passed away September 3, 2025, after a short illness.

Born in Ohio and raised in Kentucky, Lee is the son of the late Catherine (Nevels) Canada. He was a soldier in the U.S. Army during Viet Nam and a graduate of Marshall University with a Bachelor of Arts degree. Lee retired from Wells Dairy, the makers of Blue Bunny ice cream.

Lee was a very technical-minded individual and considered himself a gamer. He loved anything technical, from gadgets to computers, even incorporating many technical features into his home.

In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by his wife, Lanna (Rhodes, Moore) Canada, and his brother, David Canada.

Lee is survived by his stepson, Robert Moore of Charleston; grandchildren, Caleb Moore (Holly) and Abby Moore, both of Charleston; one great-grandson, Logan Moore, also of Charleston; brother-in-law, A. Clark Rhodes of Charleston; nephew, Allen Rhodes of Elkins, WV; niece, Teresa McDonough (Steve) of Charleston; great nieces and nephews, Michael and Ryan McDonough, Shannon Marcum of Kentucky, and his beloved dog, Emma.

Celebration of life will be held from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, September 7, 2025, at Barlow Bonsall Funeral Home, 1118 Virginia Street East, Charleston, WV. Interment of ashes with military honors will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Kanawha-Charleston Humane Association, 1248 Greenbrier Street, Charleston, WV 25311 or online at https://adoptcharleston.com/.

Condolences may be sent to his family at www.barlowbonsall.com.

Barlow Bonsall Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements.