EDWARD LESLIE (LES) COLLISHON

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EDWARD LESLIE (LES) COLLISHON Les passed away peacefully on Friday, February 6, 2004 at the Rehab Centre, in Winnipeg, at the age of 103 years. He was predeceased by his father Albert Edward and his mother Mary M. (nee Rathbone) Collischon, sisters, Hilda and Lillian; his first wife, of 56 years, Irene M. (nee Anderson) and his second wife, of nine years, Jean Poole (nee Puxty) as well as many other sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. Those left to cherish his memory are his stepdaughter Susan (Larry) Moniuk of Anola and other members of this extended family, Dorothy Black in Winnipeg, Irene (Paul) Dallain in Quebec and Frances (Hugh) McDermid in British Columbia and their families. Les sister Lillians family, Richard and Jane in Tasmania, Barrie (Joanne) and Martin (Marlene) West and their families in Australia. Many other nieces and nephews in Winnipeg, Brantford and West Vancouver and relatives in England. Les was born in Bexley Heath, Kent, England, July 10, 1900. He came to Winnipeg with his parents and sisters in 1904. He returned to England to attend the Margate Boys School. When Les returned to Winnipeg he was employed as a clerk at Eatons Mail Order, this was only for a short period of time. In 1916, he started work with the Canada Malting Company in Winnipeg. He was promoted and transferred to the Port Arthur Office and retired in 1965 from the Toronto Office. Les was a dedicated and loyal employee. He was respected by all and made many lifelong friendships during his years with the company. Les loved to travel, he had toured Canada, United States, Britain, Europe and Australia. During the 1980s he went to Australia to visit his nephews, and spent the winters there. He loved sports and for many years he had season tickets for the Bomber games. He played soccer and cricket and enjoyed his golf and five pin bowling. As a young man he played the saxophone along with his best buddy and later his brother-in-law Rupert (Andy) Anderson. His sister Hilda accompanied them on the piano. He loved going out to restaurants. He had regular brunch dates with Marge and Cliff, and lunch dates with Susan and Larry and was ready to go out for any other special occasion. He met many special people such as Lynn at Red Lobster, Gail at the Pancake House and Marilyn at Brannigans. Les loved people and was loved by all who he touched. He was an extremely kind, honest and hard working individual with a great sense of humour. Our thanks go out to the staff at the Pacemaker Clinic at St. Boniface Hospital, the Home Care staff and their co-ordinator, they met his every need, the staff, volunteers and residents at Lions Manor, the Victoria Life Line, the paramedics, the staff and doctors in the Emergency Wards at the St. Boniface Hospital and the Health Sciences Centre, the staff and doctors at the Rehab Centre Unit 6B, and his friend and doctor for many years, Dr. Corner who was there for Les, even after he had retired. You all helped Les live a fuller, independent life style. In keeping with Les request, cremation has taken place and no memorial service will be held. If friends so desire, donations may be made to Lions Manor, 320 Sherbrook St., Winnipeg, R3B 2W6 and the Heart and Stroke Foundation, 200-6 Donald St., Winnipeg, MB R3A 1R9. Just as he was, he will always be Treasured in our memory. No goodbyes - Les Just good memories NEIL BARDAL INC. 949-2200

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Feb 10, 2004