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THOMAS ALEXANDER UPTON LESTER

Born: Mar 27, 1936

Date of Passing: Aug 16, 2005

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THOMAS ALEXANDER UPTON LESTER With open arms and a loving heart, Tom Lester of Winnipeg passed over into the white light of the heavens on August 16, 2005 at the age of 69 years. He peacefully passed in his sleep at St. Boniface Hospital while being treated for Pulmonary Fibrosis. Tom will forever be tenderly remembered by the family he so deeply loved and cherished: wife Alice Gilberte (nee Nault) of 44 years; and his children, Daniel Thomas Upton, Lisa Victoria, Curtis Foster Kingsley (and wife Shari). His memory will also be treasured by the grandchildren he adored: little Lilly (Curtis) and Presley (Lisa) Lester - his little King. Our beloved Tom is predeceased by his parents, Tannis and Alex Lester; his forever missed brother Jim; mother-in-law Victoria Nault; sister-in-law Lynn Remple; brothers-in-law, Ray and Fern Nault. Precious memories of Tom will also remain in the thoughts of his sisters, Marianne Parker (Bob), Margaret Ritchie (George); little sister Marcia Rogocki (Bernie); his brothers-in-law, Herve (Brenda), George (Elaine), Gerard (Victoria), and Gilles Nault (Barbara); along with their respective families. Born March 27, 1936 in Pine Falls, MB, Tom was raised in Albert Beach and Lester Beach, and later moved to Winnipeg (Charleswood and later River Heights). After their marriage on December 23, 1961, Tom and Alice lived in Elmwood for 10 years and then moved to East St Paul in 1971, where they made their home for the past 34 years. Together, Tom and Alice devoted their time to family, proudly embracing life with their children through many gatherings at home and the cottage in Lester Beach, travels, and finally, going into the family business. Tom began in the gravel trucking business in 1958, and the following year partnered with his brother James to start Lester Brothers Trucking, eventually forming Lesters Cartage and Construction Ltd. Tom and Jim thoroughly enjoyed working together in the industry they loved. Tom was in the heavy construction business for 46 years and loved to kick up the dirt in his construction world building gravel roads. He was a founding Director of the Manitoba Heavy Equipment Rental Association. A consummate jokester, Tom always had a smile, a story and something funny to say to friends. He loved to tease, joke and be personal and real with everyone he met. He was an honest hardworking man with great family values who openly invited friends into his home to share a laugh or cook a meal. A serious hockey fan, Tom was a Winnipeg Jets season ticket holder for 17 years with seats in Row 1. He loved watching his sons and grandson play hockey, as well as listening to his daughter sing. Tom was a unique humble character who loved and lived life to the fullest. And he was a very proud grandpa. Pallbearers will be Dan and Curtis Lester, Bernie Rogocki, Brian Staranchuck, Harold Myslawchuck, and Gilles Nault. Honorary Pallbearers are Herve Nault, George Nault, Gerard Nault, Jaret Nault, Gerald Willis, Renald Major, and David Tweedy. We have all been blessed to share Tom's life with him, and will honour this wonderful man with a funeral service on Monday, August 22, 1:00 p.m. at the Covenant Christian Reformed Church, 563 Knowles Ave. A reception to follow at Glen Eden Funeral Home 4477 Main St. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to the Dr. Nielsen's Homeopathic Medical Education and Research Centre Inc., 185 Henderson Hwy., Winnipeg, MB R2L 1L5 Ph. 982-0780. Special thanks to Dr. Leelamma Neilsen of Dr. Neilsen's Homeopathic Clinic along with Dr. Zoppa and the caring staff of St. Boniface Hospital. God saw you getting tired, When a cure was not to be, He closed His arms around you, And whispered Come to me. You didn't deserve what you went through, So He took you home to rest, God's garden must be beautiful, For He only takes the best. Arrangements entrusted to: Glen Eden Funeral Home 4477 Main Street 338-7111 Family and friends are invited to sign the Book of Condolences at www.gleneden-mb.ca

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Aug 20, 2005

Condolences & Memories (14 entries)

  • Our condolences to the Lester family. We have been friends since Tom and Al were hauling pulp on the Jones Road in Kenora. - Posted by: Yvette Berthelette, Deb Kitching, Brian Janzen, Dale Janzen (Friend) on: Sep 16, 2005

  • We are all very sorry to hear of the passing of Tom. His humour will be missed for sure. Please accept our deepest sympathy in the loss of a husband, father, grandfather, uncle and friend. God bless, The Besson family - Posted by: BESSON FAMILY & BESTWAY STAFF (Friend) on: Sep 06, 2005

  • I didn't know Tom Lester very well but after his service, I felt I knew the essence of who he was. The service was truly a celebration of his life and you are a blessed family for having him in your lives. May your memories of him live on forever and keep you strong. - Posted by: Maria Pikta (Family) on: Aug 31, 2005

  • Condolences from Council and staff at the Rural Municipality of Brokenhead. - Posted by: Wayne Omichinski (Acquaintance) on: Aug 30, 2005

  • Safe in the arms of angels, you are forever in our hearts. You were an amazing father and Grandpa as you so treasured your family and kept us under a safe, secure and loving umbrella. We are very lucky to have had you as our teacher. You are always missed. Love your precious "King and I" - Posted by: Lisa Lester (Family) on: Aug 30, 2005

  • My deepest sympathy goes out to your family. Thinking of you, and knowing how much you will miss "Disco Tom". - Posted by: Lori Kopec (Friend) on: Aug 30, 2005

  • Please accept the deepest sympathies from all of Tom's friends at Borland. He'll be missed. - Henry Borger, Jr., VP & General Manager - Posted by: Borland Construction Inc. (Acquaintance) on: Aug 30, 2005

  • I was very sad to learn the Tom had past away. I worked for Tom and he showed me alot about trucking and hauling gravel. He was a great boss. Always joking around and always asking me if I had anything to do.... We will miss you Tom. May You Rest in Peace. - Posted by: Michael Brey (Co-Worker) on: Aug 29, 2005

  • We will all miss the man known as Uncle Tom. From his great smile, laughter, and his loving heart, he will be greatly missed. It is always hard to say in words things that we meant to say all along. But we all knew that things were understood. Good-bye my uncle. Love Kevin, Paula, Robyn Jake and Brad Ritchie. - Posted by: kevin ritchie (Family) on: Aug 29, 2005

  • Dear Lester Family, We are sorry for your loss. Mr. Lester was a lovely man who embraced his children's friends with love and humour and made them feel welcome in his home. We are thinking of you all. - Posted by: Lisa and Trevor Hughes (Family) on: Aug 27, 2005

  • WE ARE ALL SO SORRY TO HEAR OF THE LOSS OF YOUR HUSABAND AND FATHER. MAY YOU FIND PEACE IN HAVING SHARED A WONDEFUL LIFE WITH SUCH A GREAT MAN. THE McEWEN FAMILY. - Posted by: MCEWEN'S (Friend) on: Aug 27, 2005

  • I will always have tomorrows with you. - Posted by: Daniel Thomas Upton Lester (Family) on: Aug 26, 2005

  • Sorry to hear of your father's passing. After reading the obituary it seemed your father had a lot to do to shape the industry. Remember his memory. - Posted by: Cindy Sutherland (Acquaintance) on: Aug 22, 2005

  • How sad it is to say good-bye to a great and loving man who brought so much joy to so many lives. There was never a time when I visited with Tom and Alice that I didn’t feel that I was let into a special world where the challenges of life would just have to be set a side for a time while folks took time to laugh and bask in the true joy of easy togetherness. Thanks, Tom. You really knew how to live. I, like so many others, will miss you. - Posted by: Sandi Krawchenko Altner (Friend) on: Aug 22, 2005

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