LESLIE DYLAN SUMNER

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LESLIE DYLAN SUMNER Accidentally on October 23, 1999, Leslie Dylan Sumner of the Little Saskatchewan First Nation, passed away at the age of 11 years. Leslie leaves to cherish his memory, his parents, Rosemary and Ray Sumner Jr.; brothers, Christopher, Rene and Clinton; sisters, Leah, Cynthia and Sonya; grandparents, Raymond Sumner Sr., Mr. and Mrs. Walter Bruce of Fairford; and great-grandfather Henry George Anderson; aunts, Rita Parenteau, Mary-Anne Sumner, Shirley (Clifford) Sumner, Darlene Butler, Sarah Butler (friend Frank) and Emma Paul (friend Ernie) uncles, George (Dinah) Anderson, Chris (Brenda) Bruce, George Sanoffsky, Albert Bruce and Wallace Bruce; numerous relatives, cousins and friends. Leslie was predeceased by his aunts, Jean Sumner, Martha Bruce, Diane Bruce; grandmother Susan Sumner; great-grandparents, George and Emma Sumner, Martha Bruce and Florence Anderson; cousin Leona Anderson; uncles, Lawrence Anderson and Darin Parenteau. Leslie was a Christian who loved to go to church with his dad. He was baptized two years ago. When their car got stuck in a snow bank, Leslie said he could push the car out. Leslie asked Jesus to help him get the car out, and he said that two angels came and helped him. Leslie testified about this in church services. Leslie liked to play with his friends, brothers, sisters, and to play Nintendo with his neighbours, Joey and Richie. Leslie was a friend to everybody and loved to talk to anyone, when he saw them anywhere. Leslie had a special way about him, and everyone loved to be around him. Leslie will be greatly missed by his Dad, Mom, brothers and sisters. The family would like to thank the ambulance drivers, Dr. Berrow and the nurses of the Lakeshore General Hospital in Ashern, Chief and Council of the Little Saskatchewan First Nation, and Jim Anderson, for all of their help, love and concern during this difficult time. Wake services will be held at the Little Saskatchewan Pentecostal Church, Little Saskatchewan, MB, on Wednesday, October 27 and on Thursday, October 28, at 8:00 p.m. both evenings. Funeral service will be held on Friday, October 29 at 2:00 p.m, with Pastor John McLean and Jim Anderson officiating. Interment to follow at the Little Saskatchewan Cemetery. Pallbearers are Ian Sumner, Sonny Anderson, Russell Bruce, George Bruce, Craig Anderson, Louie Shorting. Crossbearer is Brian Sanderson. Arrangements Entrusted to: ANDERSON FAMILY FUNERAL HOME Ashern, Manitoba 1-204-768-3606

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Oct 27, 1999