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Lea Family Tree


Lea Family Tree*


Harry Pop Lea

Head of the family and founder of the business. Migrated to Australia in 1888 and eventually arrived in Manly as a fruit retailer prior to setting up the Darrell Lea confectionery business in Haymarket, Sydney a few years later.
   


Maurice Lea

The eldest of Harry’s 5 children. He fashioned the Darrell Lea image through his creative displays and designs
   

Nona Lea

The second eldest and the only daughter. Played a small part in retail in the early years.
 

Montague Neville Lea

The most entrepreneurial of the boys. He always looked for new business opportunities and as a confectioner he always tried innovative manufacturing techniques.
 

Harris Lea

He was the confectioner of the family who also had great input into the procurement and maintenance of the manufacturing plant.
 

Darrell Bernard Lea

The youngest after whom the company was named. He had enormous drive and energy together with an artistic flair.