Lesley Grace Snedeker DePorto

1957 - 2022

Lesley Grace (Snedeker) DePorto departed this world on 17 August 2022. She was 65 years old.Lesley was born on 5 August 1957 to Leslie and Jasmine "Jazz" Snedeker at the Gables Maternity Hospital, Peterborough, England; hometown of her mum when her father was stationed at nearby USAF Base Alconbury. Lesley was always so proud that she was half British.In 1959, the family relocated to Travis AFB and settled in Suisun City. In 1965, the family relocated back to the United Kingdom when her father was reassigned to USAF Base Lakenheath. After a three-year tour in England, the family returned to Fairfield in 1968 where their father retired from the USAF. Lesley attended Anna Kyle and Amy Blanc Elementary schools, Sullivan Jr High School, and graduated from Fairfield High School, Class of 1975. Lesley made a promise with herself to ensure that her graduating class stayed in touch and remained friends. Many say the Class of 1975 was special and Lesley was the primary reason for the celebrated gatherings.Lesley worked for the Solano County Department of Child Support Services as a Senior Family Support Specialist for 30 years, retiring in May 2011. Lesley enjoyed her retirement years, traveling the world with Jay and making new friends everywhere she went. She looked forward to her summers spent working at Cabbage Island, Maine with the Moore family.Lesley made it her mission in life to help others less fortunate than her. She was involved with many charitable organizations; Feeding the Unhoused, Pink Lemonade and Relay for Life are just a few that she was directly involved with. Lesley had a special place in her heart for the Matt Garcia Foundation.Lesley was a lifetime member of the Vacaville Women of The Moose, Chapter 1498, Vacaville, CA and ascended its chairs. being elected Senior Regent in 2011. Lesley was appointed College of Senior Regents, the most coveted recognition within the Women of the Moose.Lesley is survived by her loving and caring husband, Jonathan "Jay" DePorto; twin sister, Lynda, affectionately known as "womb buddy" and husband, Patrick Brennan; brothers and their wives, Wayne and Paula, Garry and Pam. Daryl and Lisa, Kevin and Juli; and sister, Karen. Lesley also had many nieces and nephews, whom she loved and adored; Jade, Erin, Blake, Morgan, Aaron, Jacqueline, Katie, Taylor, Cameron, Savannah, Dillon, Dustin and Mason. Lesley also had numerous great-nieces and nephews whom she loved dearly. She is also survived by her loving sisters-in-law, Jay's sisters, Pamela and Chrissy.A Memorial service will be held on September 8 at the Church of Epiphany, 300 West St. Vacaville, CA 95688 starting at 2 p.m. Following the service, a Celebration of Life will be held at the Fairfield Community Center, 1000 Kentucky St. Fairfield, CA 94533 starting at 5 p.m. Lesley's favorite local band that she has supported for many years, The Time Bandits, will perform so Lesley can dance in heaven as she watches over us. Lesley's favorite color was RED and we ask that you wear something to honor this. Lesley lived a life well lived and loved to the fullest, touching many lives along her journey.Lesley was surrounded by many friends and loved ones as she went to rest with the angels.In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully requests donations to Pink Lemonade. Please contact Donna@pinklemonadefight.org or visit their websitewww.PinkLemonadeFight.org.
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