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Bruce Logan
April 8, 2008
My prayers are with you.
Keith, Jo, Ian and Scott Simpson
April 7, 2008
Having read all entries to date, Leslie May obviously touched everyone in a warm and special way: from LGBC to the Jewish General and all of us in between. She will be missed--- but we think of how much better our lives are for having been part of hers. Thank you Leslie May.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you John.
Eileen (Leeni) Heath-Chobotar
March 28, 2008
Dear John: I will always remember Leslie-May's (Ma's) infectious smile. She always wore her heart on her sleeve but also in her smile. She was truly a wonderful person. I have many many memories of her in our years together at LGBC and all of them are good ones. My sympathies to you and all her friends from all over the world.
Bryan Poer
March 27, 2008
Fond memories of Leslie May when we were dancers with "Les Grands Ballets Canadiens" 1967/1970. She also will be in my prayers, as many of the finest dancers whom I worked with for the past 41 years. My sincerest and deepest condolences to her husband and family. Bryan Poer
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Angelica Langlais
March 26, 2008
Dear John,
I was looking forward to seeing Leslie's smile on my break today, but I learned that she had passed away last week. I am so sorry, she was a wonderful women, strong and joyful even through hard times.
I will always remember Leslie, you and Molly :)
Love,
Angelica & Billy
pamella Bridgman
March 25, 2008
i work in the Hemo Dept at the Jewish. Mrs .Downs was a very special lady We had alot of laughs and alot of time to chat. I will miss her. Pamella.
Alain Dancyger
March 25, 2008
Dear John:
PLease, accept our hearfelt sympathy on the loss of Lesley May. She has touched many peoples' hearts and she will be remembered with great fondness by all of us at Les Grands Ballets.
Richard Bouchard
March 25, 2008
John....
I cannot let Lesly May go without telling you how beautiful she still is in my mind....she is one of the few that always helped me when I was a young dancer in Les G.B.C.
John, je suis avec vous en pensées et vous offre mes plus sincères sympathies....
Richard Bouchard.
Michelle Proulx
March 25, 2008
Dear John,
Leslie was a wonderful person, I am very sorry that we have lost her. I was extremely lucky to have been chosen to replace her at Les Grands Ballets but she had left awfully big shoes to fill. She, of course, could never be replaced. My thoughts are with you.
Sincerely,
Pierre Lapointe
March 25, 2008
Dear John,
Leslie May always had great determination and was always positive at work. She was a fine lady. Your love and support to her, I'm sure, made her life complete.
Luke and Brigitte Lauzon
March 25, 2008
Dear John,
We`re so sorry to hear about Leslie. It`s such a great loss. We will always remember Leslie and her great smile. Whenever we dropped by unannounced with all three boys she was always genuinely happy to see us and always a fabulous hostess. We will miss her dearly. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Manon Larin-Pellman
March 25, 2008
Dear John
As a young dancer joining the company in 69, I have such fond memory of Leslie-May. I will never forget how beautiful she was in Carmina Burana, I could not stop watching her from the wings. Two years later in Paris, we rented a car together and toured les Chateaux de la Loire. We had such a good time together , she was such a free spirit! I will miss her, but she always will be there in my heart. My sincere condolences to you John for your loss.
Andris Toppe
March 24, 2008
Dear John,
My thoughts are with you, across too many miles. I always had and will have forever, Ma's sparkle and inner [plus outer] beauty etched in my memory. Lots of love, Andris
cathy sharp
March 24, 2008
Dear John
I am sorry to hear the news - I see vividly Leslie May's smiling face and wonderful laugh - she gave me so much courage when I first joined the company and her support meant so much to me. She remains in my heart.
warm regards and thoughts
Cathy Sharp
John Shields
March 24, 2008
John
Sorry to hear that Leslie has died. I remember her positive attitude to life and her happy outgoing personality during my time at LGBC. I am sure you will all miss her.
Dennis Lepsi
March 24, 2008
Dear John,
My deepest sympathy for your loss...
Dennis Lepsi
susan toumine
March 24, 2008
Dear John,
My thoughts and prayers are with you. Leslie may (Ma) was one of the first dancers who was so kind to new members of the company (l969) she made us laugh and enjoy working hard. She was a beautiful performer and person, inside and out. I admire her for her courage and tenacity, always with a smile. She will never be forgotten. Take care.
love susan toumine
Andrea Olney
March 24, 2008
Dear "Dr." John,
We were saddened to have heard about Leslie & weren't there for you when it happened. We worked hard together for the last several months, & enjoyed getting to know both you & Leslie. We became a good team. You really had a special relationship with one another, and it was beautiful to watch. Our thoughts & prayers go out to you, John, in these hard times.
With deepest sympathies,
Sandra & Andrea
PS We're missing a table! ;) wink! wink!
Alain Pauzé
March 24, 2008
Dear John:
Fran and I wish to express our deepest sympathies. We have such great memories of Leslie and of both of you living in Pointe-Claire. She is most fondly remembered.
Alain and Fran Pauzé
Gioconda Barbuto
March 24, 2008
Dear John
I was so sad to receive this news, Every time I think of Leslie May I have a distinct photo in my mind of her kind, sweet face smiling and laughing in a sunny glow. Truly this will be an everlasting beautiful memory. Michael and I send you our sincerest condolences.
With love and strength
Gioconda and Michael
Ruth Norgaard
March 23, 2008
Like so many I remember Leslie's infectious and warm smile! When I think of Leslie I think of laughter, she was special. My sincerest condolences to you John for your loss. Leslie will be missed and remebered.
Paul Wagner
March 23, 2008
Those brief wonderful years at Les Grands Ballets...there are so many lovely warm images and reminiscences but few sparkle as brightly as Leslie May...She was an exquisite beauty in every way...heart, mind, countenance and soul. I loved her then, I love her now...she is and has been always in my heart. She is, in fact, one more proof positive of another place or state of being...a hereafter... She is a spiritual light that will carry on forever. Take care dear sweet Leslie...'til we meet again.
My love to you always,
Paul
Linda Foy
March 23, 2008
What a beautiful lady! Her smile brought joy to all who knew her! She will be greatly missed!
Barbara Ehnes
March 23, 2008
Dear John,
Leslie May was a season's veteran in LGBC when I arrived in 1969. She was so kind and helpful to the new dancers and made us feel so welcome. I always felt so comfortable with her. She was one we could always go to for advice or a little pep talk. What a special lady she was! Always kind, always down to earth and always lots of fun. She is a big part of my wonderful memories of my years with the company.
My deepest sympathy to you.
Sincerely,
Barbara (Withey) Ehnes
Lise and Charlie de Broin
March 23, 2008
We share with you, John, a loving memory of a strong, determined person that was Leslie-May, and will always remember her kind heart and brilliant smile.
Joscelyne Renaud
March 23, 2008
Dear John,
I had the opportunity to visit Leslie-May Wednesday just a day before her passing away, Vincent was also there to visit her. When she saw me her face lighted up and expressed a surprised joy. I have to mention that Leslie-May, Nicole and I joined the company in 1963. So for an hour we reminisce through anecdotes that happened during the first American Tour in 1964. I told her that I remembered her laugh in the bus with René and, and on, and Vincent recalling other anecdotes. She laughed, though without a sound, because of the tubes but she was so alert, lively, that we thought that for these few minutes, she had seemed to have forgotten how much her body hurt. I will always remember her laugh and so many other things that are better translated by her spirit which our memory knows how to keep intact.
Goodbye Leslie-May, because it is only a goodbye.
I think you were both lucky to have found each other.
My deepest sympathy.
Ian and Danielle Dagg
March 22, 2008
Leslie was a very special lady.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
ERICA JAYNE-NADLER
March 22, 2008
Dear John,
Leslie-May was one of the first people to welcome me in1964 when I arrived from England. Her smile & love of life helped many of us through some very rough times in the early days of LGBC. She will not be forgotten.
Sincerely,
Erica Jayne
Betty Kiss
March 22, 2008
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Rosemary Neville & Barry Meyer
March 22, 2008
Dear John,
We were saddened with Leslie May's passing, but relieved that she is no longer suffering. Her spirit was amazing to the end, her smile, the twinkle in her eye never fading. Your love and dedication kept her going, and will keep her with you forever. She will always be dancing! Please know that our prayers and friendship are with you at this difficult time.
Love and strength,
Rosemary, Barry and Anna Frances
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