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WILLIAM LESLIE REID

Date of Passing: Mar 26, 2012

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WILLIAM LESLIE REID August 25, 1942 - March 26, 2012 Our Dad, Les Reid, son of James Reid and Johanna (Ann) Hartenberg was a brother to eight siblings and grew up in the area of Springfield, Manitoba. The Reid family had a natural passion for horses. Diablo was a favourite black Welsh pony that moved with Les to West St. Paul. In 1964, he married Eleanor and had three children, Tracy, Marvin, and Kelly. Over the years he was self-employed as a carpenter. He often took us to work as his helpers, we enjoyed hammering with our work belts on and cleaning up job sites along his side. He was known to his friends and family as a jeans and t-shirt kinda guy, a hard worker, fun-loving, easy going and overall good natured man. All friends and family knew they were always welcome to join him for a drink while listening to Bat out of Hell, AC/DC, Dirty Laundry, etc. He was a resourceful man. He had a homemade wood stove in the garage where he could be found welding, woodworking, or working on a vehicle. He just loved to be outside doing something. He made us kids a mini bike trail in the tall grass in our back yard. It was a favourite place for all the neighbour kids. He also shared a passion for gardening with his mother. We planted a garden in our back yard annually and enjoyed eating fresh organic peas, beans and carrots covered in mud. Until 1986, we shared many hours of loving, laughter and the good times of his life - we will always remember the wonderful times we shared and look forward to the next chapter of our lives with him in God's sanctuary. We would like to thank the Palliative Care staff at Seven Oaks Hospital. We enjoyed many visits with our Dad greeting us with open arms and full of loving affection and heartfelt thanks on both ends. We now have more cherished memories that we will never forget. Love, Tracy, Marvin and Kelly
Publish Date: Mar 31, 2012

WILLIAM LESLIE REID Peacefully on March 26, 2012, at the Seven Oaks Hospital, Bill Reid passed away at the age of 70 years. Bill leaves to cherish his memory his loving wife of 25 years, Millie, their children, grandchildren, family and friends. A celebration of Bill's life will be held on Friday, March 30, 2012 between 2:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. in the family home. The family wish to extend thanks to the staff of Seven Oaks Palliative Care for all their loving care of Bill. For online condolences or to light a memorial candle please log onto www.mosaicfunerals.ca 1839 Inkster Blvd. 275-5555
Publish Date: Mar 31, 2012

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Mar 31, 2012

Condolences & Memories (10 entries)

  • So very Sorry for your loss I passed by your house not long ago and the memories came rushing back of the music, the laughter and being with my parents and although our lives went in different directions, please know I remember your dad. My dad past in 2015 I hope that they found each other for coffee time and dad is playing the guitar around a fire. Take care Toni and Ireland family - Posted by: Toni Ireland Raugust (old family friends) on: Apr 16, 2025

  • We were so sorry to hear of your Dad's passing Kelly, Tracy & Marvin. Please accept our deepest condolences. We were so happy you were able to see him and have some good talks before he passed. We are sure he was happy to see you too! Rest in peace Bill knowing you were loved & will be missed by your children,Family and friends! Vic & Yolanda Forsyth (Kelly's in laws) - Posted by: Vic & Yolanda Forsyth () on: Apr 05, 2012

  • In the brief time I knew you, I could see you were in pain, I tried to help but only in vain. I am a song writer and somewhat a poet, I am sending these angels who know it. That the love in your heart for your children will forever hold and Gods love will sow it. Rest in eternal peace and everlasting love. - Posted by: ian Forsyth (son in law) on: Apr 04, 2012

  • Sean and I are very sorry to hear about Bill's passing. Times like this are very hard. Remember you have family that are always ready to lend a helping hand. May God comfort you and hold him in you in your time of need. May memories help to ease the pain. - Posted by: Kelly and Shaughnessy () on: Apr 03, 2012

  • We are both so sorry for the loss of a wonderful and kind man. Our memories of Bill was someone who was always there to offer a helping hand regardless of the situation and the love he had for his family was wonderful. Our condolences and love to his wife Millie, you are in our prayers. - Posted by: Pamela and David Keith (Friend) on: Apr 02, 2012

  • Bill/Les was fun loving, warm and a great companion. He will be much missed by those who knew him. - Posted by: Sharel Miller (widow of Don Miller. Don was a first cousin to Billy/Les and they were very close. We used to camp) on: Apr 02, 2012

  • Tracy Marv and Kelly we are so sorry for your loss. I know how hard the last few years have been, but stay focused on the memories and all the good times before that and the love will never leave ♥ xo Elaine & family (big hugs((♥))) - Posted by: Elaine Holestine (friends of his children) on: Apr 01, 2012

  • Just a few short hours ago Billie's brother Jimmy and his wife Penny informed me of Billie's passing. The timing was a bit ironic as I am currently going through my Mother's old family photo albums, putting them in sequence, and had been working on the ones of Billie, my brother Don, Uncle Jim and Auntie Annie and my Mother Teenie during the War years. There is a funny one of Billie and Don standing outside in a wash basin while Auntie Annie and my Mom are trying to wash the tar off of them. They were about four years old and they were always getting into mischief. We all had wonderful times visiting and playing together out on the farm in Springfield. Great memories that I will cherish. I can still hear Billie's great laugh! My brother Don passed away several years ago and so now I can imagine them together once again reminiscing about those good old days. It was wonderful to hear that Billie and Jimmy had a chance to have a great conversation a couple of weeks ago. It meant a lot to him! - Posted by: Carol Procuik (Miller) (Cousin) on: Apr 01, 2012

  • Les was a friend to all who knew him and a helper to everyone. Sorry we lost him. All the best to the family. - Posted by: Terry and Mark crundwell (calgary alberta) (FriendLess) on: Mar 31, 2012

  • I love you Dad, I love that you were such a wonderful dad. I have so many wonderful childhood memories that will live in my heart forever. I am so grateful for being able to feel your love again before you went to heaven. Watch over me, guide me and send me a message from time to time so I know you are in peace. - Posted by: Kelly Forsyth (daughter) on: Mar 29, 2012

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