William John Leslie Flanagan

William John Leslie Flanagan obituary

William John Leslie Flanagan

William Flanagan Obituary

Published by Vancouver Sun and/or The Province on Sep. 17, 2013.
William John Leslie Flanagan 1919 -2013 Born in Port Coquitlam in 1919, Les passed away peacefully on September 10, 2013 at the age of 94. He is pre-deceased by his son Don and his brother Bob. Left to mourn are his best friend and wife of 70 years, Margaret, and his sons John (Doreen) and Doug (Joan), daughters-in-law Sharyn and Marlene, grandchildren Bob (Sue), Pat (Denise), Laureen, Sheryl (Darryl), Teresa (Sheldon), Shaun and Martin (Nicole) and many great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Les served in the RCAF in WWII. He had his own sheet metal business for many years. He enjoyed his greenhouse, camping, fishing and travelling. He and Margaret were long-time members of the Port Moody Rock and Gem Club.

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September 20, 2013

Margaret
I am so sorry to hear about Les. He will be missed.
I have fond merories of you both at work and in your home.Cherry tomatoes and rocks.
And Les - best darn furnace I ever had installed.

Regards
Ron Taylor

September 17, 2013

Marg, Marlene and family,
We are so very sorry to hear of Les' passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time.
Drew and Diane Rekunyk

Sonja Stubbings

September 17, 2013

Margaret and Marlene,

I'm so sorry for your loss. Les will be missed by so many! PMRC's annual show won't be the same without him sitting at the front door.

Sending prayers your way during this time.

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