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David Arthur LESLIE

1943 - 2019

David Arthur LESLIE obituary, 1943-2019, Toronto, ON

BORN

1943

DIED

2019

FUNERAL HOME

Humphrey Funeral Home A.W. Miles - Newbigging Chapel Limited

1403 Bayview Avenue

Toronto, Ontario

David LESLIE Obituary

DAVID ARTHUR LESLIE (1943-2019) It is with great sadness that the family of David Leslie announce his passing at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre on Monday, September 16, 2019, surrounded by family. David has been reunited with the love of his life, Susan Marie Leslie (née Ward). Loving father of Daniel and Janey, and Roger and Carolyn. Adored grandfather of Alexandra, Victoria, Ava, and Olivia. Loving brother of Margaret Falkenhagen (Dale) and Roger A. Leslie. He is remembered fondly by his many cousins, nieces, and nephews. Most recently, he will be remembered for his unlikely, but deeply special relationship with the family canine, Fletcher D. Leslie. David is predeceased by his mother Donalda Leslie, his father Francis ("Frank") Leslie, and baby daughter Jennifer. Born in Ironwood, Michigan, David was very proud of his long career starting with Clarkson Gordon and culminating as Chairman and CEO of Ernst & Young LLP in Canada. Known for supporting many of the communities he lived in, he was particularly very proud of his time and involvement with the Board of Directors of Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre where he served as Chairman from 2007 -2014. David's family is deeply grateful to the nurses, doctors, and the rest of the Sunnybrook team for the exceptional care he has received over the past number of weeks. The family will receive friends at the Humphrey Funeral Home A.W. Miles - Newbigging Chapel, 1403 Bayview Avenue (south of Davisville) on Sunday, September 22nd from 3:00 - 6:00 p.m. Funeral services will be held in Timothy Eaton Memorial Church, 230 St. Clair Avenue West, Toronto on Monday, September 23rd at 10:00 a.m. followed by a reception in the church hall. Interment Mount Pleasant Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations to the Susan Leslie Neuro-Endocrine Cancer Fund at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre. Friends and family can make their donation via Sunnybrook Foundation by phone (416-480-4483), web https://donate.sunnybrook.ca/tribute or by mail, c/o Sunnybrook Foundation, 2075 Bayview Avenue, KGW-01, Toronto, Ontario M4N 3M5. Condolences may be forwarded through www.humphreymiles.com.
Published by The Globe and Mail from Sep. 18 to Sep. 23, 2019.

Memories and Condolences
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November 19, 2019

Soo sorry for your loss You boys had special parents that left us all to soon. I loved them both so much xoxo

September 22, 2019

So sorry for your loss. Daina Colbourne, Sunnybrook

Aris

September 21, 2019

I am sorry for your family's loss

September 19, 2019

Such a fine man with a good heart and keen sense of humor. We remember him and Susan fondly
Brenda & Eric Smith

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Doris Sham

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Jeff Francis

September 19, 2019

We were saddened to hear about David, a person of integrity, intelligence and wit. Our sincere condolences to the family.
Jeff & Niki Francis, Rosseau neighbours

Sandra Waldie

September 19, 2019

I am deeply sorry to read of David's passing. I so enjoyed the opportunities of knowing both Susan and David throughout their many cottaging years on Muskoka and Rosseau- both quick witted and super kind people. My sincerest condolences to all the Leslie family.
As always Sandy Waldie

September 18, 2019

My condolences to Daniel, Roger and the Leslie family. He will be missed by me and his many past EY colleagues who had the privilege to know and work with him. David was the consummate professional, a terrific tax partner, leader and a man you knew you could trust. A mentor to me and many others, not so much from what he said, but how he conducted himself. You could learn a lot working with him and watching. He and Susan were both kind and caring to all those they came in contact with and set a great example for all.


Murray Pearson - EY

September 18, 2019

So sorry to hear about David's passing. I worked for him in Mississauga and in Toronto and he was instrumental in my becoming a tax partner. In his no-nonsense, reserved kind of way, David was a strong advocate of women's advancement in the work force. He was a kind man with a great sense of humor. My condolences to his family. Avec toute mon amitié, au revoir, David.

Myriam Pairault, Retired EY

September 18, 2019

I have memories of working for David in the Mississauga Office of EY. He was a true gentleman and my wife and I fondly remember his kindness at a Mississauga Symphony event we attended together.

Jim Sylph - retired EY

Chelsea Umbelina (Ward)

September 18, 2019

So sorry to hear about Uncle Davids passing. I have very fond memories with both Susan and David growing up and as of late loved sharing stories with him about his granddaughters, who he couldnt be prouder of!
Rest In Peace Uncle David
Condolences to Daniel and Roger.

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Memorial Events
for David LESLIE

Sep

22

Visitation

3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Humphrey Funeral Home A.W. Miles - Newbigging Chapel Limited

1403 Bayview Avenue, Toronto, ON M4G 3A8

Sep

23

Funeral service

10:00 a.m.

Timothy Eaton Memorial Church

230 St. Clair Avenue West, Toronto, ON

Funeral services provided by:

Humphrey Funeral Home A.W. Miles - Newbigging Chapel Limited

1403 Bayview Avenue, Toronto, ON M4G 3A8