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LESLIE FEW
Born: Apr 12, 1915
Date of Passing: May 29, 2012
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LESLIE FEW April 12, 1915 - May 29, 2012 The family of Leslie Few sadly announce his passing at Seven Oaks Hospital, at the age of 97, on Tuesday, May 29, 2012. He was married in July 1936 to Frances Lorna Hallett, who predeceased him in 1979. He is survived by his daughters, Roberta Pearson, Cheryl Healey (John), and grandchildren Catherine D'Andrea (Giuseppe and Michele) and Andrew Kmet. Leslie was born in Sandiacre, Nottingham, England on April 12, 1915, one of eight children. His father Charles was a master builder, and so Leslie and several of his brothers went into the construction business also. During the Second World War, he was seconded to the Royal Engineers and served in Kenya, supervising hangers for R.C.A.F. planes and training local militia. Since he was not in a fighting zone, when the war ended in 1945, he did not return home until early 1947. He joined the construction firm of Racy McCallum, who, in May 1956, sent him to Canada, specifically to North Bay, Ontario to oversee work on the Distant Early Warning (DEW Line) System. Construction took him, over the next few years, to many parts of the country. In 1964, he joined Shokbeton (Netherlands) LLP. to work on the Olympic stadium in Montreal for the 1976 Olympics. He then moved to Winnipeg to supervise construction of the Richardson Building, Board of Grain Commissioners and several apartment blocks. The Olympic contract was directly responsible for his commission with Rod Robbie Architects Ltd., to plan, develop and supervise the building of the SkyDome in Toronto. This project became a personal favourite. He retired in Toronto but moved to Winnipeg three years ago, to be closer to family. Several months ago, he was thrilled to receive a phone call from Michael Pinball Clemons, former quarterback of the Toronto Argonauts, his favourite football team. His family would like to express their gratitude to the Maples Personal Care Home for their excellent care of our father this past eight months. If friends so desire, his family would appreciate donations to CancerCare Manitoba, 675 McDermot Ave., Winnipeg, MB R3E 0V9 in his memory. A private family service will be held at a later date. For online condolences, more information or to light a memorial candle please log onto www.mosaicfunerals.ca 1839 Inkster Blvd. 275-5555
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As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jun 02, 2012
Condolences & Memories (2 entries)
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I have so many wonderful memories of you Uncle Les with Auntie Lorna, my cousins Roberta and Cheryl when I visited you for the first time when I was 18. Also when you came over to England and stayed with us in Edgware spending time with us and chats you had with your brother Charles and what you got up to as children. Our love, thoughts and prayers are with you Cheryl, Roberta, Andrew, Cathy and all the family at this time. There must be a big party up in heaven with all the family. If there is anything we can do for you please let us know. All our love Doreen, Peter and family xxx - Posted by: Doreen Keane (Niece) on: Jun 04, 2012
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It was such a pleasure to meet you great uncle les when u came to England with ur grandson Andrew sitting in the hotel talking to my mum, dad, and my partner roo and james about the old days and talking about my grandad ur brother charles about what u Both use to do now ur in heaven with him and his wife my nan Irene abd reunited with ur wife which i never met but would of loved to ur all probably having a ball right about now remembering all the gd times. My thoughts and prayers are with my family in Canada I'm sorry we can't be with u at this moment in time but are with u in spirit. My mum Doreen few now keane is sending her love and prayers to u all at this time. Xxxx - Posted by: Sarah keane and Andrew Rigelsford (Great uncle) on: Jun 02, 2012
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