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Mr. Donald Albert Leslie
1938 - 2010
Mr. Donald Albert Leslie
1938 - 2010
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BORN
1938
DIED
2010
Donald Leslie Obituary
Passed away on Monday, March 1, 2010 in his 72nd year. Loving husband of Alice Mary (nee Duder). He was a son, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend. Donald was a member of the Canadian Legion and the Havelock Lions and Director of the L.H.A. and a member of several choirs in the United Church. Visitation will be held on Thursday from 4-9 p.m. A funeral service will be held in the chapel on Friday at 11 a.m. Refreshments will be served after the service. Condolences may be left at www.jerrettfuneralhome.com
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Mr. & Mrs. Domenico Drosi
March 6, 2010
Alice our deepest sympathy is sent your way at the loss of your beloved husband Donald. You are in our hearts, our thoughts and our prayers. May God be your source of strength during this difficult time in your life.
Blessed be God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. The Father of mercies and the God of all comfort.
2Corinthians 1:3
Mr. & Mrs. Domenico Drosi
March 6, 2010
Alice our deepest sympathy on the loss of your beloved husband Donald. You are in our hearts, our thoughts and our prayers. May God be your strength as you walk through this dark hour.
Blessed be God even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. The Father of mercies and the God of all comfort.
2 Corinthians 1:3
Stevyn Mandley
March 5, 2010
Sorry for your great loss.
Shelley Leslie
March 4, 2010
Grandchildren!!!???!!! Don couldn't wait to be a grandfather. I have several fond memories but two stand out especially in my mind. The first was when I was pregnant with Tyler (the first grandchild and only grandson) - "of course you are going to name him Albert, right? Don would say." We would laugh. When I was carrying his second grandchild (Brooke-Leigh, the first of 4 granddaughters) Don said, "well, of course you will name her Alberta!!" Don was determined to get his name in there somewhere. I still giggle hearing him asking at every phone call and get together...Albert or Alberta??? But I suppose my deepest and most precious memory dances around my Christmas Cookies. I bake dozens of different tasty treats and Don looked forward to each and every one. My "Hello Dollies" were renamed "Goodbye Lucies" - that name stuck and to this day we call them "Goodbye Lucies" a little bit of Don every Christmas. But one Christmas we travelled to Toronto and my job was to bring the homemade buns and the Christmas Goodies. Through the packing fiasco the treats were all but forgotten. We arrived in Toronto empty handed much to Don's disappointment...his reply to this was "it just isn't Christmas without Shelley's Christmas Cookies!" When I travel I always pack them first now. God Bless you Don, travel safe, rest in peace and know you will never be forgotten...you live on in our precious memories. You will be missed. Your daughter Shelley (Joe's wife).
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Jim & Eileen Ralph
March 4, 2010
Dear Alice and Family,
Sorry to hear of Don's death. May you find comfort in knowing that our deepest sympathy, thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time. Love, Jim and Eileen.
Tyler Leslie
March 4, 2010
Fishing, hockey games, eating munchies on the sofa while watching hockey night in Canada on Saturday nights. All amazing memories I have of my Grandfather. There is however one memory that protrudes in my bank of Grandfather/Grandson memories that would be quite hard to miss in my mind. It was a warm and sunny spring afternoon in Norwood, on the front lawn was where I sat upon my Grandfathers lap chatting away like a young squirrel. The orange shape shifter turned slowly in the faint breeze as it hung from the old yet familiar tree. When the question came to me suddenly, "Grandfather why do socks get holes in them?". He went on to explain how objects wear down over time and continued into using an example i will never forget. He looked at me and said while grinning "Imagine if i kissed you on the cheek, over and over again, after a while I would form a hole in my lip from kissing you so much." This intriguing explanation will now and forever stay with me. Rest in peace Grandfather, you will be missed greatly. Love always your Grandson.
March 4, 2010
Dear Leslie family. My deepest condolences on the loss of Don. I sang in the choir at VPUC with him. It was so nice to see him at the Christmas Eve service. I know he will be missed by the choir. He was a very nice man and any time I saw him he was always cheerful. Again my sympathies to all your family at this time. Louise Brown
March 4, 2010
Dear Alice and family,
I'm sorry to hear of the passing of Don. I have many fond memories of when Don and I worked together at the Danforth Canada Employment Centre. Don was a good mentor and role model. He loved his family very much and was very proud of his children and grandchildren. I know all of you will greatly miss him. May the love of family and friends help you through this sad time. God bless.
With deepest sympathy, Terry William
Joe Leslie
March 4, 2010
What is a hero? A hero is a dad. A hero is someone who takes you to hockey practice every Sunday. A hero is someone who gets you ready for life. A hero is someone that gives you opportunity for life. A hero is someone that catapults you into life. A hero is a dad who becomes a dad by choice and not because he has to. My hero is gone. I love you dad. You are in a better place now. With all my love...your son and best friend Joe - I miss my hero.
March 4, 2010
Dear Alice and family,
Sorry to hear of the passing of Don. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of sorrow.
Love Gord and Marianne Peart
Ron & Kath Hughes
March 3, 2010
Dear Alice and family,
We were saddened to hear that Don has passed away. I will always remember the good times that were had whenever there were family get-togethers.
Please accept our prayers and condolences at this time,
Love from Ron Hughes and family.
Dilika & Sanjaay Perera
March 3, 2010
Dear Mrs Leslie, Tim, Magan, Amber & Zoey,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Please accept our Deepest Sympathies,
With Love, Sanj & D.
Jennifer Mandley
March 3, 2010
He always had a smile when he greeted you, he was funny, had a great sense of humor, and was always there to offer support and advice, and he never laughed at anyone else's expense, may he find the peace he deserves- Niece- Jennifer Mandley
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