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Gerald Kancar
September 27, 2009
Sorry to here about Les, please except my condolences and my prayers for Les and your family. Les and I worked and retired together April 1st, just found out about his passing last night at the skilled trades retirement dinner for those people that retired in August. Les was a fine person and a gentle giant of a man. Les and I photograph together with our retirement cake at our work area lunch that the guys had for us. Les and I sat together at the dinner that they had for all us that retired in April and talked about his trip to Florida for his son's wedding and alot of things in general. He will be truly missed by alot of people he came in contact threw out his career at GM. Again my thoughts and prayers for your family. PEACE BE WITH YOU AND YOURS....
A friend of Les's Jerry Kancar
Rhonda
September 15, 2009
So sorry about your family's loss. May the peace of God be with you all. Phil 4:7
September 9, 2009
Dear Barb,
I just heard about Les' death today and am so sorry!
I only connected with him a few times by phone yet his kindness came through loud and clear.
I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.
Gratefully,
Nancy Churchill
Gina Carnrike
September 9, 2009
I worked with Les for years and he always made the day more pleasant. I am sorry he was only able to enjoy his retirement for a short time. My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief.
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Sean Hill
September 9, 2009
I had the pleasure of working with Les for a short time, as well as golfing with him on many occasions. I am truly sorry to hear about your family's loss.
G.SAMSON 2ND SHIFT HEAD JOB &GOLF LEAGUE
September 9, 2009
Dear barb and family.
My thought`s and prays are with you and les at this time...
Les was one of a kind... he will NEVER BE FORGOTEN...
RON," GOOTS" GUTOWSKI
September 8, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
September 8, 2009
Barb and family,
Our deepest sympathy go out to you and your family.We will keep all of you in our thoughts and prayers.
Rozanne and Fred Klycek(Byron,NY)
sophia mondanos
September 8, 2009
Barb Ciepiela and family:
May god bless you in this time of sorrow. I am so sorry and my prayer go out to you and the whole family and friends... he will be missed... love Sophia and tony Mondanos
Larry Hasenstab
September 8, 2009
I worked with Les for many years and always found him to be a good friend and co-worker. I was very sorry for you to hear of his passing so soon after his retierement. I pray that the Lord hold you in his arms in the comming weeks .
Karen George
September 8, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
September 7, 2009
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Love Dan & Bonnie Jakubczyk
Butchy Barth
September 7, 2009
To Jeff, Elaine, Barb, Jon, and Family:
I would like to offer my deepest sympathies with the passing of Les. He was a truly special person who always went out of his way to make sure people were enjoying themselves. Bills games will just not be the same... but I know he will remain a true Buffalo fan forever.
Norman Green
September 7, 2009
To Barbara Ciepiela & Family,
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Lester was a friend and co-worker of mine for many years...he will be missed.
Jack & Joanne Tobey
September 7, 2009
Dear Lil, Ann Marie & family,
Our hearts are heavy after learning about Lester's passing. We will be praying for Our Lord & Savior to wrap His loving arms around you & your family & give you strength, comfort & peace that only He can give. I know how close you all are as a family. This is a very sad time, but lean on the Lord & He will see you through. We love you & wish we could be there for you.
Lovingly,
Jack & Joanne Tobey
Kathleen Burke
September 7, 2009
My deepest sympathy's to Barb, Elaine and all the family members I have not met. I have been with many of my family members as they died, I have come to believe that death is not an end but a new beginning in a better place. Kind of like a cruise to Heaven. We on this end crying and waving goodbye cause we will miss Les, but as he sails out of our site there are those that have gone on before shouting and welcoming his arrival. God was merciful in making his trip swift and painless.
Les you will be missed and tailgate's will not be the same, but I know we will meet again in Heaven.
Bob Monin
September 7, 2009
Please accept our condolences during your time of loss. Les was a fine peerson and fun to be around. We've kept in contact since our graduation from Duffy in '66 and I will miss his sence of humor and his interesting e-mails. Please know that he will be in our prayers.
Bob & Sandi Monin
September 7, 2009
Dear AnnMarie & Family, May your wonderful memories give you some comfort at this time, you are in our thoughts & prayers. Doni
D. Pagano
September 7, 2009
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2009
Martin & Sharon Berman
September 7, 2009
Please accept our deepest sympathies. Lester was a good friend and co-worker for many years and we will miss him and his upbeat personality.
September 6, 2009
My sincere condolences to the Ciepiela family.
Rozanne Barbera Puskas
Madonna Class of '66
Stanley & Ela Golanka
September 6, 2009
May God keep Lester in his arms with this new beginning.
Stan & Ela Golanka (Pensacola, FL.)
Rich McCarthy
September 5, 2009
Our Condolences Barb and Family.
The ride may be over but the memories of the Journey will live on and on.
Richard McCarthy
Susan Ruffles
Tom Magorien
September 5, 2009
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
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