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LESLIE VICTOR STORY We are saddened to announce the tragic passing of Les on July 8, 2007. He will be sadly missed by his mother Fern Story of Grandview, MB; wife Janet of Winnipeg; two sons, Dustin (Maureen) of Winnipeg, Jeritt (Carmelle) of Winnipeg; one brother Chuck (Audrey) of St. Albert, AB; five sisters, Donalda Floyd of Greenwood, TX, Peggy Harris (Doug) of Grandview, MB, Susie Britton (Brian) of Cluny, AB, Karen Stevenson (Mike) of Swan River, MB, Patty Onofriechuk (Brian) of Roblin, MB; as well as Janet's family, numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, business partner Jim Crowe, and best friend Gerry Souisseau. Les was born in Grandview, MB, in 1946. He was raised on the family farm by his parents Fern and Tom, along with his six siblings. He moved to Winnipeg in 1965 and chose a career as an electrician and began working for Wareham Crowe Electric. Les married his teenage sweetheart from Grandview in 1968. Jim Crowe and Les became business partners in 1991 and took over the company where his two sons would eventually follow in his footsteps and worked alongside of him. Les had a love for life, family, and children, and made many friends along the way. He loved many things, which included the outdoors, waterskiing, camping, fishing, auctions, carpentry, and especially enjoyed time spent with his sons and Gerry out at the lot. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, July 13, 2007, at Glen Lawn Funeral Home, 455 Lagimodiere Blvd. Family and friends are invited to sign the Book of Condolences at www.glenlawn.ca. Arrangements entrusted to: GLEN LAWN FUNERAL HOME 455 LAGIMODIERE BLVD. 982-7550
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jul 12, 2007
Condolences & Memories (3 entries)
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Janet and Family Sending our deepest sympathies to you and all your family. We were vacationing on the East Coast when we heard the news of his tragic accident. We feel honoured to have known Les. He was a very kind and caring man. He will be remembered and very much missed by all. - Posted by: Gene & Heather Nawolsky & Family (Family) on: Jul 25, 2007
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Janet and family, We are so sorry to hear of Les' passing. Our thoughts are with you all at this very sad time. Sincerely, Garry and Roberta Michaluk - Posted by: Roberta Michaluk (Family) on: Jul 11, 2007
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May you be comforted in knowing that we care and share in your time of deep sorrow. We feel honoured and priviledged to have known Les and been a part of his life.We will never forget his kindnesses in taking our daughter under his wing as one of his own as well as befriending us and our family. Les will forever be in our hearts and our minds. Fondly remembered, Jim and Anne McBride and family - Posted by: Elizabeth Anne McBride (Family) on: Jul 11, 2007