LESLIE, Kenneth Edward: January 29, 1927 - August 21, 2007

Block 50, Lot 1

LESLIE, Thomas Bruce (Tom): February 12, 1935 - November 29, 2013 {also on Shields grave stone page}

Thomas Bruce (Tom) Leslie    At the age of 78, Tom passed away at the Red Deer Hospice. Tom will be missed greatly by his daughter Dorothy of Sidney, BC and his son John (Rhonda), grandsons, Nathan and Christopher and great grandchildren, Austin, Braedon, and Chloe all of Red Deer; also his brother Bill and sister, Marion; brother in law George Shields (Joey) and the many nieces and nephews. Tom was predeceased by his wife Marion (Shields), his father Edward & his mother Dorothy (Morrison), his brother Kenneth and sister Margaret. Tom was an entrepreneur and did many things from operating Leslie's Grocery and Drive In on Grande Prairies west side with his mother Dorothy to a Mens Clothing store in Vernon, BC. He sold Chevrolets in Grande Prairie and then in Hythe at his own dealership "Tom Leslie Chev Olds". After the dealership closed Tom tried his hand at Real Estate with George Isberg and crew, then in 1982 he partnered with George Shields and they bought an existing Rental company in Dawson Creek, BC to create Rentco Equipment BC Ltd. Tom also was twice elected to Grande Prairie city council in the early 60’s.    Toms many friends in Grande Prairie, Dawson Creek & Red Deer will remember Toms wonderful sense of humour and his loving life attitude. Tom was active in his community & will be remembered by the many community clubs he enjoyed like Kinsmen, Shrine, Masons, & Gyro. Tom retired in 2001 to travel and checked out many destinations both far and near. He later moved to Red Deer to watch the grandkids and great-grandkids grow up. One of Tom's favorite things to do was a weekend breakfast with the family at ABC Family Restaurant in Red Deer.    In lieu of flowers Tom asked that donations be made to a charity of your choice. A family Interment will take place Monday, December 9, 2013 at the Glen Leslie Cemetery in the morning. Please come and share a celebration of Tom Leslie's life at the Grande Prairie Legion at 1:00 pm, December 9, 2013. Condolences may be sent or viewed at www.parklandfuneralhome.com.    PARKLAND FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORIUM    6287 - 67 A Street (Taylor Drive)    Red Deer. 403-340-4040 CLIPPED FROM - The Daily Herald-Tribune, Grande Prairie, Alberta, Canada, 06 Dec 2013, Fri  •  Page 42

LESLIE, Marion E.: June 6, 1934 - June 2, 2000 {also on Shields grave stone page}

Marion Shields married Tom Leslie

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Block 83, Lot 7 & 8

LESLIE, Dorothy Grace (Morrison): 1900 - April 27, 1988 {also on Morrison grave stone page}

Dorothy Grace Leslie (nee Morrison)    Mrs. Dorothy Grace Leslie passed away Wednesday, April 27, 1988 in her 88th year, following a short illness. She is predeceased by her husband Edward (1948), daughter Margaret Edith (1925), sister Marion and brother Ivan    She is survived by her brother Hector (Annette); daughter Marion (don) Podritske; and sons; Kenneth, William (Jean), and Thomas(Marin); about 16 grandchildren, and 10 great-grandchildren.    Dorothy Leslie and her family where part of a group of pioneers arriving in Grande Prairie in 1918. Dorothy nursed during the flu epidemic in October to December in 1918. Trained as a teacher; she taught at East Kleskun and Crystal Creek, and latter at Somme School in Glen Leslie District. She married Edward Leslie in 1921, and lived in glen Leslie until 1945. On moving to Grande Prairie she became active in business and seniors activities A member of the Golden age group, she has been associated with tourist booth and gardens at the Golden Age Centre. A. Member of Heritage Lodge since September 1987 she is well remembered by all who knew her and will be sadly missed by her family and friends.    Funeral service for the late Dorothy Leslie will be held at St. Paul's United Church, Grande Prairie, Alberta on Friday, April 29, 1988. at 2 p.m.. with Rev. G. Hutchinson officiating. Interment to follow in the family plot at the Glen Leslie Cemetery    In lieu of flowers, memorial donation may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.    Arrangements are under the direction of the Oliver Funeral chapel, Grande Prairie. Telephone 532-2929 CLIPPED FROM - The Daily Herald-Tribune, Grande Prairie, Alberta, Canada, 28 Apr 1988, Thu  •  Page 2

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Block 13, Lot 7

LESLIE, Gladys: 1903 - December 23, 1983 {also on Bryenton grave stone page}

LESLIE, Norman: December 12, 1888 - 1972 {also on Bryenton grave stone page}

Peace will long remember him    Grande Prairie's Royal Arch Chapter AF&AM and Canadian Legion Branch lost one of their outstanding pioneer officials when death of William James Norman Leslie occurred Saturday in his 84th year.    Born at Roslin, Ont., Dec. 12, 1888, Mr. Leslie headed out over the Edson Trail with his parents Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Leslie and brothers Edward and Bruce, in 1912 for the Peace Country. Readers of the Grande Prairie Herald of Nov. 4, 1913 were first introduced to the popular young man when a news item read "Norman Leslie, accompanied by his parents Mr. and Mrs. Thos, Leslie, Mr. and Mrs. Alex Milne of Madoc Ont. and Mrs. McKinley of Spruce Grove, Alberta, arrived last Wednesday by way of Grouard and Sturgeon Lake."    The Leslie family settled in the area later to be known as the Glen Leslie district. By the April 14, 1914 issue of the press, Norman Leslie was named to the sports committee made up of Grande Prairie and district men in preparation for Victoria Day celebrations.    The post office of "Leslie" was officially established that summer, The May 26, 1914 press noted, "In about 15 days a mail service will be established between Grande Prairie and (old) Bezanson. The route is via Leslie Post Office, Thos. Leslie postmaster, to the townsite of Bezanson." By July 14. ''A new post office has been opened in the Smoky district at Mr. Leslie's residence to be known as Leslie, Alberta." Serving the community as postmaster for seven years, the elder Leslie handed the office over to son Norman who later moved it to the hamlet's one general store.    The Presbyterian Church at Glen Leslie, built by Rev. A.S. Forbes and opened October 31, 1915 bears the adz marks marks of Norman Leslie, who hauled logs from the Wapiti banks and with his brother Bruce, helped construct it.    World War One was snatching sons, fathers and sweethearts from Peace River district homes for overseas battle duty. "The call made a week ago by Col. McKinney, Commanding Officer of the 66th Batt., Canadian Overseas Force, has been answered by 23 young men from the district" the Grande Prairie Herald reported September 7, 1915 "Examinations took place at Lake Saskatoon and Grande Prairie by Dr. M.L. MacDonald." That night. "At Lake Saskatoon a supper and dance is being given in honor of the recruits who are leaving Wednesday morning." Norman Leslie was one of them. Wounded at the Front, he was welcomed back to Glen Leslie three years later following the Armistice.    Married to the former Gladys Bryenton, Jan. 1, 1923, the couple left the Glen Leslie farm to settle at Dimsdale in 1930, where Mr. Leslie operated a general store. By March 14, 1935, the Northern Tribune reported, "Some 30 friends tendered a surprise farewell party to Norman Leslie on the eve of his departure for Beaverlodge where he has taken over the Massey-Harris agency. One of the many pleasing incidents of the evening occurred when he was presented with a gold Gillette razor. J.L. McIntosh who made the presentation, referred to the regret the district felt on losing such a valued citizen."    However, the community didn't lose him for long. In another year, Mr. Leslie had returned as Dimsdale's storekeeper and had added the Alberta Wheat Pool elevator to his duties. He was to remain in both for the next thirty years.    By 1940, long active in and now president of the Grande Prairie Branch, Canadian Legion, Mr. Leslie was toastmaster when 95 World War One veterans met at Speke Hall for Remembrance Day observances. Already World War Two was overshadowing family hearths and the Norman Leslie hearth was one of those. In 1942 he was again honored along with others. The press of July 16 reported "Veterans of the First Great War were guests of the Army at a banquet held at the Grande Prairie Military Training Centre during Army Week."    Responding to his second call to his country's colors, Mr. Leslie was about the rejoin the Army. The Herald-Tribune of Sept, 17, l942 carried this news: "Norman Leslie, veteran of the first Great War and civilian recruiting representative in the present war for the Grande Prairie district, on Saturday night was given a farewell dance in Dimsdale Hall by people of the community on the eve of his departure to become a member of the Veterans Guard of Canada. At midnight the dance was halted and Lewis Hawkes, on behalf of the district presented Mr. Leslie with a purse of money. Mr. Leslie was president of the Grande Prairie Branch, Canadian Legion, in 1940 and has served on the executive since the early days. For the last six years he has operated the Pool elevator at Dimsdale."    At the end of war hostilities, he returned to his store and elevator duties, to remain until retirement and to move to Grande Prairie in 1968.    Sometime in the years he was honored as a Life Member of the Legion Branch.    Mr. Leslie also helped establish the Corps of Commissionaires, serving in that capacity from 1962-1970.    In addition to contributions to home and country, Mr. Leslie served the Order of Masonry for 60 years, both in Ontario and in Alberta. Early member of the Royal Arch Chapter, AF&AM, he presided as Master of the Lodge in 1938; is remembered as well, in the following capacities: Past District Deputy, Grand Lodge of Alberta; Past First Principal, Wapiti Chapter; Past Grand Superintendent, District One, Royal Arch; and as a member of the Shrine Club.    Beside his widow, Mr. Leslie is survived by son Keith of Lethbridge; daughter Jean (Mrs. Elwood Rooney) of Clairmont; seven grandchildren and one great-grandchild; also brother Bruce of Madoc, Ont. His brother Edward predeceased him in 1948.    Members of Grande Prairie Lodge Number 105, AF&AM, and Legion members are requested to attend the funeral of Norman Leslie, at 2 p.m. tomorrow at Oliver Funeral Chapel. clipped from: The Daily Herald-Tribune - Grande Prairie, Alberta, Canada • Mon, May 29, 1972 -  Page 3

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Block 9, Lot 7 & 8

LESLIE, William: 1930 - March 30, 2017  {also on Trout grave stone page}

William “Bill” James Leslie    William “Bill” James Leslie, lifelong resident of Grande Prairie, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 30, 2017, at the age of 87 years. Bill was active in the community as a business man, running the BA Gas Bulk Station, Leslie’s Autocourt, IGA, and Leslie’s Travel Agency.    He served on the Public School Board for over twenty years, and was an active member of the Kinsmen Club, the Shriners, and the Masons. Bill thoroughly enjoyed his weekends golfing with his friends at Pipestone Creek and his morning coffee with all his buddies. He also loved to travel and to cook. Over the last few years, he loved to keep track of the antics of his grandchildren.    Bill will be sadly missed by his children and their families: Ellen (Kevin) Husselby, Marj (Jim) Carr, and Bob (Maureen) Leslie; grandchildren: Terry, Craig, David, Daniel, Kathryn, and Robert; special friend Elizabeth Griffiths; sister Marion Podritske; as well as many nieces, nephews, and friends.    He was predeceased by his wife Jean, parents Edward and Dorothy Leslie, and brothers Ken and Tom.    A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, June 10, 2017, at 11:00am, at the Paradise Inn Rotary Room (11201 100 Ave, Grande Prairie, AB).    In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to Alberta Cancer Foundation (710, 10123 99 St. Edmonton, AB, T5J 3H1), or to Grande Prairie Hospice Palliative Care Society (Box 21215, Grande Prairie, AB, T8V 6W7). Posted in Grande Prairie Daily Herald-Tribune • Tuesday, April 4, 2017 • Obituary

Leslie, Jean Rachel: April 18, 1930 - June 7, 2006 {also on Trout grave stone page}

Jean Rachel Leslie    It is with great sadness that the family of Jean Leslie wishes to announce her passing June 7, 2006 at the age of 76 years. Jean was born April 18, 1930 in Grande Prairie but spent her childhood and youth in Clairmont.    Jean took her nurses training at the Misericordia Hospital in Edmonton and after graduation she nursed in Grande Prairie until ill health forced her to resign. During her youth Jean was a talented pianist and her love for music remained strong throughout her life. Jean kept her mind active by being a veracious reader and by doing countless crossword puzzles.    Even through difficult times, Jean kept her wicked sense of humour and always had a mischievous twinkle in her eye.    Jean was very proud of her children and grandchildren. She loved to tell them stories of her youth, play games with them and to read to them. She loved them all I'm their unique and very special qualities.    She is survived by her husband Bill, by her children and their families; Ellen, Kevin, Terry and Craig Husselby, Marj, Jim, David and Daniel Can and Bob, Maureen, Kathryn and Robert Leslie.    She was predeceased by her parent's Austin and Nellie (Ford) Trout and by her stepmother Elizabeth (Parker).    The family wishes to thank Dr. C. Lewis, the staff of 3N at the QEII Hospital and Home Care for the dedicated and compassionate care of Jean.    In lieu of floral tributes, please make donations to the Alberta Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Canadian Cancer Society.    A memorial service will be held on Saturday, June 10. 2006 at 10 a.m. at Oliver's Grande Prairie Funeral Chapel (10005-107 Ave.) Grande Prairie. Prayers will he held on Friday, June 9, 2006 at 7:30 p.m. from Oliver's Grande Prairie Funeral Chapel.    OLIVER'S GRANDE PRAIRIE FUNERAL CHAPEL & CREMATORIUM  CLIPPED FROM - The Daily Herald-Tribune, Grande Prairie, Alberta, Canada, 08 Jun 2006, Thu  •  Page 7

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Block 50, Lot 3 & 4

LESLIE, Margaret Edith: October 15, 1921 - October 23, 1921

Block 42 Plot 9

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