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LEILA ESTELLE ORMISTON (DRYSDALE) (LEE)
Born: Sep 06, 1929
Date of Passing: Jun 23, 2021
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LEILA ESTELLE ORMISTON
(nee DRYSDALE)
September 6, 1929 - June 23, 2021
Leila (Lee) will be missed and fondly remembered by her son Larry (Linda) Ormiston, grandson Brent (Stacey) Ormiston, great-grandson Sawyer Ormiston, granddaughter Kristal Ormiston; Carol Ormiston (Keith), blended family Lindsay Lafond and fiance Colin McCulloch, and sister-in-law Verna Ormiston.
Lee was predeceased by her husband Robert Douglas Ormiston in 2004 and granddaughter Stacey Lynn Ormiston in 2002; her brother Peter Deveson in 2014, and her brother-in-law Jim Ormiston in 2016.
Lee was a delight to be around and made many friends over the years. Her quick wit and firecracker comebacks always made one laugh. Lee and Doug moved back to Neepawa in the early 1970s. The family had many great memories at the farm with the pool.
Later in life Lee connected with her half brother Eric and his family whom she kept in contact with over the years. Meeting them brought her much comfort
Lee loved to travel and spent many years with her husband Doug in places such as Texas, Mexico and Vancouver Island. They enjoyed travelling with Verna and Jim and bank associates. Later she enjoyed cruises with her good friends Joyce and Morris. She loved casino bus trips and was always up for a game of cards. Lee obtained her Hairdresser teaching certificate from Manitoba Technical Institute in 1956.
A formal service will not be held but a small interment at Riverside Cemetery Neepawa at a later date.
If you care to make a donation in Lee's memory please consider CancerCare Manitoba. Make a donation to
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jun 29, 2021
Condolences & Memories (3 entries)
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Lee was a good friend of and neighbour to my parents, Doug and Fran Gordon. I met her through them and thought she was a wonderful person - so friendly and kind. My sympathies to her family. - Posted by: Karen Gordon (friend) on: Aug 18, 2021
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I met Leila approximately 6 years ago on a cruise. She was actually the cabin mate of my friend Joyce. She was a fun, lively lady and we had a great time together …..We met for lunch in Selkirk following the cruise and had a lovely afternoon. I am so sorry to hear this. I am sending my deepest condolences to her friends and family. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. - Posted by: Linda Homenick (Friend) on: Jun 30, 2021
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Lee was part of the RBC family and enjoyed coming out to the Monthly Pensioners Luncheon. She will be missed dearly. On behalf of the RBC Winnipeg Pensioners we extend our heartfelt condolences to her family. Sharon Lomonaco - Posted by: Sharon Lomonaco (Friend ) on: Jun 29, 2021