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JOY 1250 radio host Jim Leek dies at age 58 while scuba diving by John Bkila Oakville Beaver Staff 7 | Thursday, February 5, 2015 | OAKVILLE BEAVER | www.insideHALTON.com An Oakville radio host died while scuba diving in the Florida Keys. Jim Leek, 58, was diving at the French Reef off of Key Largo on Thursday, Jan. 29, according to the Monroe County Sheriff's office, which stated an autopsy was pending. Becky Herrin, a spokesperson from the Florida Keys sheriff's department, said, according to the diving vessel's captain, Leek was with an instructor on a 38-foot dive that lasted approximately a half-hour. "The captain told deputies that Leek appeared to be fine when they resurfaced, but he became unresponsive when they reached the boat's ladder," according to an online article by the Tampa Tribune. CPR was in progress as Leek was taken ashore. He was then transported to hospital where he was pronounced dead. Leek was the host of the weekday breakfast show and music director at the Oakvillebased JOY 1250, a local Christian radio station. Prior to the creation of JOY 1250, Leek hosted a Christian music program and was one of Canada's most knowledgeable and respected program hosts, according to the radio station. Involved as a director at the Gospel Music Association of Canada, Leek spent his time as Caine, gave a statement "regarding the passing of our dear friend, Jim Leek," during Leek's The Breakfast Show, which aired from 5:30-7:30 a.m. Leek had been with the radio station for more than 18 years and was on a "well-deserved vacation" at the time of his death. While Caine stated, "Peace be with you Jim," Leek was described by co-workers as "a caring, warm, funny, and gracious man who was a blessing to his family, dear friends and thousands of listeners." Funeral arrangements had yet to be finalized by Leek's family. action Independent Owned & Operated Under A Chemdry® License · Carpet Cleaning · Area Rug Cleaning · Upholstery Cleaning · Water Damage actionchemdry.com 905-469-1927 Jim Leek a musician and MC. According to the JOY 1250 website, listeners are being invited to tune into the Drew Marshall Show Saturday (Feb. 7) from 1-2 p.m. when Leek will be remembered. On Monday, JOY 1250 president, Michael 888-399-9555 $ carpet cLeaning actiOn cOde L, expiry date March 6 2015 25 Off 20 Off 20 Off $15 Off $ $ p.u.r.t. pet urine reMOvaL treating Call to SChedule your Cleaning today uphOLstery cLeaning actiOn cOde L, expiry date March 6 2015 area rug cLeaning actiOn cOde L, expiry date March 6 2015 nOthing On the Market is as effective in reMOving OdOurs & stains Left behind by pets actiOn cOde L, expires March 6, 2015. $ 100 Off NEW ARRIVALS HOME · GIFTS · FASHION AUTHORIZED DEALER OF A pair of Prescription Glasses or Sunglasses Thomas sabo | Pandora Fine diamonds Kamelion | brighTon Financing available! Walmart Plaza Winners Plaza 1090 Wilson St. W. 2435 Appleby Line AncAster Burlington oAkville Walmart Plaza 275 Hayes Blvd. 905-304-3044 905-331-4477 905-257-0067 92 Dunn Street Downtown oakville lebeauoptical@gmail.com www. lebeauoptical.com 905-845-3621 Shop Online Gift Card www.apassionforliving.com .apassionforliving.com