LESLIE (LES) THOMAS SWEETLAND

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LESLIE (LES) THOMAS SWEETLAND November 26, 1914 - November 18, 2005 Les passed away peacefully on November 18, 2005, eight days short of his 91st birthday, at Deer Lodge Centre. He was predeceased by his wife Evelyn (Meek) (1958), infant son David (1946), parents Harriet (1965) and Percy (1975), brother Percy (1991), and son-in-law Henry Cherpako (2001). He will be dearly missed by his children, Marilyn Cherpako of Penticton BC, Arlene McMurray (Don) of Calgary AB, Robert (Sylvia) of Rosser MB, Kenneth (Annemarie) of North Delta BC, Ron (Jean) of Kelowna BC, Don (Lynda) of Winnipeg MB, Ray (Mary) of Grand Forks ND, and Larry of Burnaby BC. He will also be missed by his sixteen grandchildren and twenty-five great-grandchildren, his brother Stanley (Bess) and many relatives and friends. Born in Woodgreen, England in 1914, Les came to Canada when he was four months old. He grew up in the Warren area of MB, later moving to Winnipeg where he met Evelyn. Les moved to Vancouver in 1936 to work for Hunter Foods; Evelyn followed and they were married there in December of that year. In 1942 they moved back to Winnipeg where Les was manager at Hunter Potato Chips which later became Federated Fine Foods (Irish Potato Chips). In 1953, Les acquired an acreage in Rosser where he also began mixed farming. He later worked 5 years at Archibald Brokerage as plant manager before retiring from the industry. He never really retired from farming. Les was a caring person who loved to work on his Rosser farm and in his vegetable garden. He was a veritable Jack-of-all-Trades as when equipment was needed, Les would personally design and make it for either work or the farm. He will be most remembered for his ability to prepare festive meals, including his famous pies, for large family gatherings. Cremation has taken place. A Memorial Service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Thursday, November 24 at the Thomson Funeral Home, 669 Broadway. Private interment will take place at Brookside Cemetery. Donations in Mr. Sweetland's memory may be made to CancerCare Manitoba, 675 McDermot Ave, Winnipeg, MB, R3E 9Z9. The family would like to express thanks to staff at Grace Hospital and Deer Lodge Centre for the excellent care he received the past three months. NEVER TO BE FORGOTTEN WE LOVE YOU DAD (GREAT) GRANDPA THOMSON FUNERAL HOME 783 - 7211

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Nov 22, 2005