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Joan LESLIE Obituary
Of Rockwood, passed away peacefully at St. Mary's Hospital, Kitchener on Sunday, December 4th, 2022, in her 96th year with her sons by her side.
Beloved wife of the late Robert Leslie (2007). Cherished mother of Michael Leslie and his wife Jean, and Thomas Leslie as well as daughter-in-law Kathryn Leslie. Much loved grandmother of Daniel, Jillian, David, Tyson, Timothy, Sarah, Scott and Christine and great-grandchildren Ava, Link, Sammy, Jake, Faye, Kaia, John, Leia, and Logan. Predeceased by her mother Emma Burgess (nee Emblom), father Walter Burgess, brother Sydney Burgess and sons Peter (1995) and Stephen (2015).
Dear to her heart are the children of her late brother and sister-in-law, Sydney and Eleanore; Barry, Beverley, Bonnie, and Brian as well as their spouses and families. She is also fondly remembered by the American Leslies, David, Dale, and Maryanne, the children of Robert's brother, the late George Henry Leslie, and his wife Myrtle.
Joan was born in Manitoba before the Burgess clan relocated to Guelph and opened the W.H. Burgess Bakery. After the bakery was sold the family moved to Arkell and Joan's first job was at the Royal Bank in Rockwood where she met her future husband Bob. Joan raised her four boys in the village of Rockwood where she helped Bob run Root Hardware. She was instrumental in the expansion of Root Home Centre to Guelph where it thrived at the corner of Woolwich and Speedvale for years.
Dearest to Joan was her family. She was never happier than at family gatherings surrounded by her husband, four boys, grandchildren, and extended family in her home or at the cottage. She masterfully prepared for these occasions, ensuring that everything was in place. She always loved and supported her sons even at those times when they didn't make it easy. As her health declined, it was still important for her to stay connected to family and friends, managing to send out her Christmas cards, just prior to passing, with the help of her niece, Bonnie. She fought the good fight until the end and is dearly missed by all who knew her. We mourn her passing but celebrate a long and fruitful life.
Joan was a longtime resident of the Elliott Community in Guelph and the family would like to thank the wonderful staff at the Nottingham for the love and care they gave Joan.
At Joan's request, cremation has taken place. A service in her memory will be held at the WALL-CUSTANCE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL, 206 Norfolk St., Guelph on Saturday, January 7, 2023 at 1 p.m. Interment will take place with family in the spring. Arrangements entrusted to the WALL-CUSTANCE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL 519-822-0051 / www.wallcustance.com.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada or a your local food bank.
Messages of condolence may be sent to the family through www.wallcustance.com
A tree will be planted in memory of Joan R. B. Leslie in the Wall-Custance Memorial Forest.
Beloved wife of the late Robert Leslie (2007). Cherished mother of Michael Leslie and his wife Jean, and Thomas Leslie as well as daughter-in-law Kathryn Leslie. Much loved grandmother of Daniel, Jillian, David, Tyson, Timothy, Sarah, Scott and Christine and great-grandchildren Ava, Link, Sammy, Jake, Faye, Kaia, John, Leia, and Logan. Predeceased by her mother Emma Burgess (nee Emblom), father Walter Burgess, brother Sydney Burgess and sons Peter (1995) and Stephen (2015).
Dear to her heart are the children of her late brother and sister-in-law, Sydney and Eleanore; Barry, Beverley, Bonnie, and Brian as well as their spouses and families. She is also fondly remembered by the American Leslies, David, Dale, and Maryanne, the children of Robert's brother, the late George Henry Leslie, and his wife Myrtle.
Joan was born in Manitoba before the Burgess clan relocated to Guelph and opened the W.H. Burgess Bakery. After the bakery was sold the family moved to Arkell and Joan's first job was at the Royal Bank in Rockwood where she met her future husband Bob. Joan raised her four boys in the village of Rockwood where she helped Bob run Root Hardware. She was instrumental in the expansion of Root Home Centre to Guelph where it thrived at the corner of Woolwich and Speedvale for years.
Dearest to Joan was her family. She was never happier than at family gatherings surrounded by her husband, four boys, grandchildren, and extended family in her home or at the cottage. She masterfully prepared for these occasions, ensuring that everything was in place. She always loved and supported her sons even at those times when they didn't make it easy. As her health declined, it was still important for her to stay connected to family and friends, managing to send out her Christmas cards, just prior to passing, with the help of her niece, Bonnie. She fought the good fight until the end and is dearly missed by all who knew her. We mourn her passing but celebrate a long and fruitful life.
Joan was a longtime resident of the Elliott Community in Guelph and the family would like to thank the wonderful staff at the Nottingham for the love and care they gave Joan.
At Joan's request, cremation has taken place. A service in her memory will be held at the WALL-CUSTANCE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL, 206 Norfolk St., Guelph on Saturday, January 7, 2023 at 1 p.m. Interment will take place with family in the spring. Arrangements entrusted to the WALL-CUSTANCE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL 519-822-0051 / www.wallcustance.com.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada or a your local food bank.
Messages of condolence may be sent to the family through www.wallcustance.com
A tree will be planted in memory of Joan R. B. Leslie in the Wall-Custance Memorial Forest.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Published by Guelph Mercury Tribune on Dec. 14, 2022.
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