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Leslie Merle CARLSON

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Leslie CARLSON Obituary

CARLSON, Leslie Merle - Les died at home in Toronto early on the morning of Saturday, May 3, 2014, quietly and surrounded by love. Les was born in Mitchell, South Dakota, on February 24, 1933. He is deeply loved by his wife Joan. He is also loved by his sons Ned and Ben and his wife Deb, by his sister Judy and by his dear friend Patsy. He will be missed by many friends. Donations in his memory to the Temmy Latner Centre for Palliative Care, to the Toronto East General Hospital Foundation or to the Tarragon Theatre would be appreciated.

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Published by Toronto Star from May 9 to May 10, 2014.

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July 17, 2015

I never had the opportunity to meet Mister Carlson. His role in "Black Christmas" is forever noteworthy.As I'm sure his role in life was. Rest In Peace Mister Carlson.

Matt Walsh

November 25, 2014

I remember Les as a truly kind and sweet man. We were friends and neighbours briefly for a few short years back in the ninteen eighties. We also acted together at the Tarragon. I regret that I am just getting this news of his passing....I regret that we lost touch eventually...the last time we were together we had spent a morning golfing together...he was happy. He was a good and gracious soul. Rest in peace and flights of angel sing thee...

Karen Hazzard

May 12, 2014

I knew Les for well over 40 years. I admired his work as an exceptionally fine actor for all of those years. We had not seen much of each other in the recent past but he remained a friend and very much a part of my life. He will be missed not only by family & friends but also to audiences to whom he gave great pleasure.

A Path of His Own - Makeup crew works on Les

Paul Caulfield

May 11, 2014

A Path of His Own - Les Carlson as Milne

Paul Caulfield

May 11, 2014

A Path of His Own - Les Carlson as Milne

Paul Caulfield

May 11, 2014

A Path of His Own - Les Carlson as Milne

Paul Caulfield

May 11, 2014

Paul Caulfield

May 11, 2014

I had the pleasure of directing Les in the docu-drama "A Path of His Own" in 1978. Les played Canadian painter David Milne. He had to undergo 2-3 hours of makeup every day -- shaved head, layers of latex to age him, etc. He was great fun to work with and nailed the part perfectly. I've uploaded some pix from the film. My condolences to his family.

Les Carlson - mid '70s PR shot

Paul Caulfield

May 11, 2014

Ron Kennell

May 9, 2014

So sorry to hear of your Dad's passing Ben. My thoughts are with you and Deb and your entire family.

Robin Craig

May 9, 2014

I am so sad to hear of Les's passing. We acted together in the first season at Tarragon - what a sweet, generous, talented man.

George Merner

May 9, 2014

I am sad to lose such a wonderful colleague and friend. We did several shows together and had such a fantastic creative and personal time. My condolences to the family and fellow friends. It is so wonderful that Ben carries on the Carlson torch. Ave atque vale, Les.

nora mclellan

May 9, 2014

What a terrific man, actor! Funny and helpful to younger actors . Thinking of all of the family with love at this time xo

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