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Lesley Smith Obituary
Ontario/Spencerport: Monday October 15, 2007 at age 87. He is survived by his wife of 53 years Patricia (Pardy) Smith, his children, Laurie (Paul) Pellittieri of Ontario, NY, Leslie Smith of Alexandria VA and Lee (Denise) Smith of Denver, Co.; his grandson, Nick Pellitteri; sisters, Hester Smith and Lois Mills; brother, George (Rita) Smith; many nieces, nephews and cousins. He was born in Rochester, NY October 14, 1920 in a family of 15 children and graduated from Brockport High School. Les served in the US Army Air Corps during WWII as a 2nd Lt B-17 Co-pilot in the 8th Air Force. During their 2nd mission his plane was shot down by German ground fire; he was captured by the enemy and sent to Stalag Luft 1 for 17 mos. After the war Les partnered with his brother George to form Mayward Farms Dairy Farm in Spencerport, NY. He continued farm work even after the sale of the business in 1981. He was a devoted member of the Ogden Presbyterian Church, coached/played on the church baseball and basketball teams, was a scuba instructor at the YMCA, volunteered for Spencerport Ambulance and was part owner of a beloved Trakehner horse named Amanda.
Friends may call Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at Walker Brothers Co. Funeral Home Inc. 15 West Avenue, Spencerport. Memorial Service Sunday at 3:00 PM at Ogden Presbyterian Church, 2400 South Union Street, Spencerport. Contributions may be made to Ogden Presbyterian Church or to Pines of Peace Hospice, 2378 Ridge Road, Ontario, NY 14519 in his memory.
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Jean Thom
October 25, 2007
Just heard that Les passed. I remember him as he worked the farm and shared stories with me. When I attended Ogden Presbyterian Church we also would talk about the farm days.
Diana (Robertson) Beaumont
October 21, 2007
Although I never had the opportunity to know Lesley, he is of my family, descended from the Robertsons of Pictou, Nova Scotia. It is always sad when a family member passes on, and my good thoughts go to the family he leaves behind.
Allan (Pete) & Nancy Perry
October 20, 2007
Our hearts go out to you at this time and in the days ahead.
Michelle Maurer
October 18, 2007
Pat, Laurie, Midge and Lee,
At times like these I never know the right words to say. Les was someone that I thought very highly of and had great respect for. He had a very kind heart and a gracious spirit. He will be missed. Please know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers.
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