Passed away peacefully at Victoria Hospice on September 17, 2021. He was born in Victoria on October 15, 1937 and is survived by his loving wife Diane; his sons Craig (Esther) and Ryan (Marlyn); his step daughter Kathy Russell (Richard Ford); and his granddaughter Bethany.
A Celebration of Les’ Life will be held at the Sequoia Centre at McCall Gardens, 4665 Falaise Drive, on Wednesday, September 29, 2021 at 2:00 pm. At the family’s request, proof of vaccination will be required at the door. For those unable to attend, the service will be live-streamed via Zoom. The link to view the service virtually is below.
Please use your video camera when joining so that family in attendance can see you and feel your support.
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85488083343?pwd=WWQ0cVJLdERLYXUvOG9WbTlJaDlZdz09
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the charity of your choice. Condolences may be offered to the family below.
McCall Gardens
www.mccallgardens.com
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Norman Heckley
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Willie & Jessie Cheng Dear Ryan and Marlyn,
Our thoughts and condolences to you and your family! May God give you His everlasting peace, grace and comfort
Willie & Jessie
(VCPC)
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Warren & Millie Craig & Family,
we are so sorry to hear of the loss of your dad. Know that you are in our thoughts and
we offer hugs to you to get you through this difficult time.
Our deepest condolences,
Warren & Millie Chan
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Sarah and Laura Ryan, Marlyn, and Bethany,
We are praying that God will bring comfort to you and your family at this time of loss. You undoubtedly brought so much love and joy into Lester’s life. He can be very proud of having you as his family. Know that you are loved and in our thoughts.
Sarah and Laura
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Ron & Dene Hornby Ron & Dene Hornby
Diane and Family,
So Sorry to hear of Len’s Passing. So hard to lose a Husband, a Friend and Father of your Boys and Kathy (Grandfather to Bethany). I am sure that all of your precious memories will help to get you through this difficult time. Good wishes to all of you as you head down a new path. Ron and Dene
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Brenda Waslenchuk Dear Diane & family,
We were so sorry to hear of Les’s illness and passing. He was a wonderful man and will be missed. We have such fond memories of Les during our adventures to Yuma, AZ. He was always ready to play! Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Lots of Love, Brenda Brent & Krista xx
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Angela BRINKWORTH Oh my, Diane and family. My heart is sad for you! Les was a very kind, generous of heart man and I am so grateful to have met you both while helping with your many adventures in travelling and help making wonderful memories. He was always volunteering and giving of himself. Hugs to you and your family
Sorry for your loss. I used to work with Lester in the machine shop at DND. It was fun working with him , he was such a great person.