LESLIE – Arthur Cyril, 85 of Ridgewood, Bridgewater, formerly of Port Mouton, passed away on Friday, July 5th, 2013.
Born February 27, 1928, he was a son of the late Marshall and Doris (Armitage) Leslie.
Cyril lived all his life in his beloved Port Mouton. He had his own family painting business for over 50 years retiring in his late sixties. He loved it when a government lighthouse needed to be painted because it brought him closer to his passion of the sea. In the off season when he was not painting, he was in Port Mouton Bay catching lobsters. After his retirement, he and his second wife, Mary, traveled to British Columbia to visit his sister and they traveled on many other road trips throughout Canada, visiting numerous provinces, visiting relatives and friends and having many adventures along the way. Dad lived a long and happy life, did all that he wanted and now is at peace.
He leaves to mourn his second dear and loving wife Mary (Lawson)(Book), his children Valerie (Donald) Inness of Port Mouton, Hal (Pearle (MacDonald)) of Port mouton, Mary Lynn (Ronald) Connolly of Brooklyn. Step sons Rick, Bill, Bob, David, Mike and Ken Book. His grandchildren Adrian Inness, Tanya (Connolly) Winchester, Amber (Connolly) Purdy, Todd Leslie, Adam Leslie, great grandchildren Chelsey and Sam Purdy, Skyler and Rogan Winchester, Lauren, Addison and Bree Leslie. His sister Florence Hardy of Nanaimo, BC.
He was predeceased by his first love, his wife of 46 years, Madge (Winters).
Visitation will be Tuesday evening (July 9th, 2013) from 7 until 9 p.m. and funeral service will be Wednesday, July 10th, 2013 at 2:00 p.m., both in Chandlers’ Funeral Chapel, Liverpool. Burial will take place at a later time in Laurel Hill Cemetery, Port Mouton. Family flowers only, donations may be made to Queens General Hospital New Addition or to a charity of your choice. Online condolences may be made to www.chandlersfuneral.com
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david whynot
to valerie inness and family sorry to hear that your dad passedaway my thoughts are with you all this sad time sincerely david whynot and family . he is now flying with the angels . here is a poem i found and i hope you can find some comfort it .don,t grieve for me for now i,m free . iam following the path god has laid you see . i took his hand when i heard his call . i turned back and left it all i could not stay another day to laughto love to work or play tasks left undone must stay that way if my parting has left a void then fill it with remebered joysa friendship shared a laugh a kiss o, yes these things i too will miss but not burdened with time of sorrow i wish you this sunshine of tomorrow my life been full i savored much good friends gootimes a love ones touch perhaps my time seemed all to grief lift up your hearts and peace to thee god wanted me now he has set me free from david whynot and family
Colleen and Timothy Roy
Dear Mary, Valerie,,Hal,and Mary lynn,
Remember the joyful times and know that he will always be with you in your hearts.
With Sympathy,
Colleen &Timmy
Bella (Annie Roy), Jordan Oickle& Bernie Roy
To the family of Cyril Leslie,
So sorry for your loss, We will keep you all in our thoughts and prayers.
Bob and Brenda Lohnes
Mary Lynn and family: Our deepest sympathy to you on the loss of your father.
Dale and Sue Verge
Hal ,Pearl and family …so sorry to hear of Cyril passing ..always like to have a chat with him …will keep you in our thoughts .and prayers …and always remember the good times you had with him
Roslyn Rowter
Our deepest sympathy goes out to you all. So sorry for your loss, thinking of you through this difficult time.
Roslyn, Brad, Alexis & Parker
Brenda and Ira Huskins
Sorry to hear of your Dad’s passing, he will be missed for sure. He is at rest now, but has left us with some stories for sure to remember.
irving whynot
So sorry to hear of Cyril passing. Irving whynot and family
daniel huskins
To all of the Leslie family.
I am so saddened to see the passing of Cyril, I was privileged to know the man for many a years, I remember how Cyril loved going boating and fishing and would talk about the days of his younger years to us.I will sadly miss him dearly, god bless you all at this time and may he rest in peace..
John & Peggy Whynot
Dear Hal, Valerie, Mary Lynn & Families:
So sorry to hear of Cyril’s passing. Our heartfelt sympathy goes out to all of you at this sad time.
Barbara and Gary Goulden
We are so sorry to hear about the passing of your Dad,I know he was very loved by his family,our sympathy is with you..
Tish Fisher
To the Leslie Family,
So sorry for your loss, Sincerely , Tish
Bruce Theriau
Hal and Family
So sorry to hear of your Fathers passing. I knew him for many years and they don’t come any better, he was a wonderful person. I had many laughs with him over the years around the wharf. He will be sadly missed by all that had the pleasure of knowing him. My thoughts and prayers are with all the family in these difficult times.
Barb and Brian Fralic
The Leslie Family,
So sorry to hear of Cyril’s passing. Our thoughts are with you at this difficult time.
Barb and Brian
Paula Mayich
Mary, I was so sad to hear of Cyril’s passing. He was such a wonderful, kind and gentle soul. I’ll remember visiting you and Cyril in Port Mouton and how welcomed you both made me feel. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Janet Colp Jean Wagner
Hal and family and Valarie and family
We are so sorry to hear of your Dads passing Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time
God Bless
Jean and Janet
Anna-Stell Vaughn
My deepest sympathy to all the family. May precious memories help you through the difficult times.
Sincerely, Anna-Stell
Craig Condon and Marilyn Condon
Mary-Lynn and Family
Mom and I were very sorry to hear about your father’s passing. He was a good person and a good painter, and he will be sorely missed by everyone who knew him. May God give you the strength you will need as you face the days and weeks ahead
Patti Blimke
I am very sorry for your loss.
Jean Smith
To Valerie , Hal anf families-my deepest sympathy on your loss-my prayers and thoughts are with you today.I have know Cyril a good many years.RIP
Alice Verge
To Mary and the Leslie family… Sorry for your loss. I just watched the video and a great tribute to Cyril. showing what a full life he had. He was a great man and you will all miss him dearly..
Perry & Shelley Marriott
So sorry to hear of Cyril’s passing. Our thoughts are with you during this difficult time.
Tim McDonald
Dear Valerie and family
Sorry to hear about the passing of your dad. You and your family are in my thoughts at this time.
Tim McDonald
Heather Leslie
Dear Mary and Family,
So sorry to hear about Cyril passing away. I will always remember him as a kind and gentle man and I am going to miss visiting him on my summer trips to Nova Scotia. Lovely video. I know you will all miss him terribly.
With sympathy,
Heather Leslie
Val and John Kempton
Mary, Valerie, Hal, Mary Lynn & families – We are sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts are with you at this very difficult time.
Linda and Clarke Rafuse
Dear Valerie, Mary Lynn, Hal and families……we were so sorry to hear of your Dad’s passing. Loved watching your video tribute and know how much you loved your Dad….a sweet man. Loved your Mom too. Thinking of you all and sending lots of hugs.
Linda and Clarke
Norleen and Kenneth Gosbee and family
Just wanted to let you know you’re in our thoughts and prayers at this sad time. With deepest sympathy.
Doug & Pat Lohnes
To the family of Cyril Leslie:
Please accept our deepest sympathy .
Mike & Sandy Roy
Dear Val, Hal and Mary Lynn…So sorry to hear of your dad’s passing.He was a good man,and a good neighbor all the years i lived at home…he will be sadly missed,our sincere condolences to you all.
Sandy Brown
Mary, Val, Mary Lynn, Hal and families, so sorry for your loss. I just watched the heart tugging video, you are a lovely warm family. Sincere sympathy.
Gordon and Merle Fisher
To Mary and the Leslie families, WE are sending our condolences and heartfelt sympathy to every one concerned.He was a wonderful man and loved by many. I know we sure miss him as when he was well he and Mary spent a lot of time in our home playing cards.I hope all the sympathy messages help you in your grief.He is in God,s hands now so is being well looked after.
Ruth Anne Zwicker (Mosher)
So sorry to hear of Cyril’s passing. Such a great person. I can remember him from my very early childhood working at my parent’s home. He will be remembered fondly by many.
Larry & Patty McGregor
Hal, Valerie, Mary Lynn and Families,
Patty and I were very sad to hear of Cyril’s passing. Cyril had a great passion for his family, painting and lobstering. On my trip’s to Grandmother’s house you could always count on Cyril bringing around some lobster!!! Cyril was a very kind and gentle man!!
Both of us will carry memories of Cyril with us!!
God bless your families at this time.
Patty and Larry
Karen Armitage Sentesy
My condolences to your family. Cyril was my 1st cousin, my father was Ernest Wesley Armitage. I have childhood memories of Doris and Annie visiting our family in Halifax many years ago. Thank you for wonderful old pictures which bring back memories of my Nova Scotia home! Karen Sentesy
Paulette and Tracy Wamboldt
Our heartfelt sympathy goes out to you at this sad time.Our thoughts are with you and the family.Keep the good memories in your heart.
Paulette and Tracy Wamboldt
Ricky and Mariann Broome
The Leslie Family
So sorry to hear of your loss, our thoughts are with you during this difficult time.
Ronald & Sharon Verge:
The leslie Family
So sorry to hear of your loss, may he rest in peace, and all your memories help to heal your grief.
Ridgewood Retirement Centre, Residents and Staff says:
We are very sorry for your loss. Keep all your treasured memories close to your heart. They will keep you going through this difficult time.
vinal and betty smith
Sorry to hear of cryil,s passing,we have good memories of times spent years ago. Cryil was a good friend who would go out of his way to help anyone..
Louise McGregor
To Val, Hal, and Marylynn,
I really enjoyed the video very much. I’m so sorry to hear of his passing. I always remember fishing with him, lobstering, and eating fish and chips. He was the Best!
Kathleen Hupman
Offering our sympathy on your loss.
Susan & Warren Huskins
we were so sorry to hear of Cyril’s passing. He and Mary are wonderful people and we will miss them here in Bells Point.
Mary and family, you are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. God bless you all.
Manson & Nancy White
Family: So sorry to hear about your Dad’s passing. Our sincere thoughts are with you.
Lorraine Randall
Valerie, Marylyn, Hal & families:
I am so sorry to hear of your loss, my thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Paul and Melinda Hilchey
To the families of Mary Lynn ,Hal and Valerie..Our hearts and thoughts are with you all at this difficult time.We can see from the pictures the great love in your family that will help you through.
Nina & Doug
Valerie and the Leslie family,
We were very sorry to hear of your father’s passing. Sincere sympathy to you and your family.
Doug and Tracey Bowers
So sorry for your loss hold on to the memories they last forever <3 thinking of all of you at this time of sorrow.
Richard & Linda (Clancy) Swain
To The Family :
So sorry to hear of Cyril’s passing. Many fond memories of both Marsh and Cyril during my younger days in Port Mouton and Linda recalls him as a quiet gentle man .
Peggy Kelley
My thoughts and prayers are with you all in time of sorrow.
Jennie Nowe- Smith
Hal, Valerie, and Marylynn,
So sorry to hear about your father.
Sending prayers and good thoughts your way.
Jennie