SMITH – Leslie Sterling, 87, of Milton, Queens County, passed away peacefully in Queens General Hospital, Liverpool on Thursday, March 16, 2017.
Born in Hunts Point, Queens County, he was a son of the late Carleton and Olive (Hartlen) Smith.
Leslie was a former long time stationery engineer for Bowater Mersey Paper Company Limited retiring in 1983. He enjoyed square dancing and sports; coaching boys and girls basketball, played and coached baseball and played hockey. He also enjoyed hunting and fishing and spending time at the cabin.
He is survived by his companion Frances Dalziel; his daughters Debra (Randolph) Whynot of Mersey Point; Sandra (David) Miller of Milton; his sons Ronald (June) and Gary (Iris Inkpen), both of Western Head. 10 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren. His brother Lawrence (Shirley) of Milton.
He was predeceased by his wife of 31 years Janet (Wilson) and his brother Alfred.
Visitation will be Saturday, March 18, 2017 from 7 until 9 p.m. in Chandlers’ Funeral Home, Liverpool. Funeral service will be Sunday, March 19, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. in Milton Baptist Church. Reverend Terry Brewer officiating. Reception to follow. A private family committal will take place at a later time. Family flowers only, donations may be made to the Milton Baptist Church, Queens General Hospital Foundation or to a charity of your choice. Online condolences may be made to www.chandlersfuneral.com
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Enid MacKay
To Les’s family. Sorry to read of his passing.. He and my husband passed many hour just talking. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Enid
Clyde & Wendy (Smith) MacAdams
Debra, Sandra, Ronnie, Gary & families
We were so sorry to hear of Leslie’s passing. Please know that you are in our thoughts at this difficult time.
Gordon and Jackie Eisnor
Debra,Sandra,Ronnie,Gary and family: Very shocked to hear of your dad’s passing.I am sure he will be greatly missed by all.He will also certainly be missed by companion Frances Sincere condolences to all.
Shauna Anthony
So sorry to read of Les’s passing. He was a wonderful man. I enjoyed his quiet humour. My thoughts are with his wonderful and large family
Viv Croft (Whynot)
Sandra, Debra and families
So sorry for your loss.
Robert & Ashley Legge
We are both saddened to hear of the passing of Les. Our condolences to the Smith family.
Marjorie & Paul Freeman
Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Lawrence and Shirley and all the family, at this sad time.
Lorena (Wile) Lohnes
So sorry to hear of Les’s passing he will be greatly missed.
Annette White
Ron and June and families, i am so sorry to hear of your dad’s passing, sending my sincerest condolences to everyone. He was a good man, hold tight to your memories. Hugs.
Evelyn Everett & Family
To Jamie &his Family
We are so sorry for the loss of a Father and Grandfather you are all in our thoughts and prayers
Marie Wambolt West Berlin ( Alberta )
To Leslie Family. So sorry to read of your dad’s passing . My sincere condolences. I meet you dad and mom at Square Dancing. both wonderful people and we had many good times together. I’m sure you all have wonderful memories of your dad hold them close and take care of one another. He is now united with your mom . Thoughts and prayers for all of Leslie’s family.
Janet and George Fletcher
We were sorry to hear about Leslie. Our thoughts and our prayers are with your family.
Vernon & Joyce Hawkes
Debra, Sandra, Ronald and Gary and families and Frances.
We are so sorry for your loss. He was a very kind gentleman with a keen sense of humor.
He will be missed.
Out thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Sandra Turpin
Debra, Sandra, Ronnie, Gary and Families:
So very saddened to read of your Dad’s passing. Please accept my most sincere sympathy and know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers. He was such a wonderful man and will be greatly missed. God Bless.
Dana Croft
I’m Sorry for for your loss Sandra and Dave.Our thoughts and our prayers are with your family.
Sharon & Philip Thorbournre
Sorry to hear of Leslie passing, cherish your memories
Ira and Brenda Huskins
Sorry to read of the passing of Leslie. We squared danced with him and Francis a few years back. Nice man.
Sympathy to the family.
Linda & Robert Trainor
Gary & Family, So sorry to hear of your DAD’s passing. May you find comfort in each other. Take Care & GOD Bless! HUGS!
Beverley & Betty-Jean Colp
To Lawrence, Shirley and all the Smith family we send our condolences in the loss of Leslie. He was a fine gentleman and will be missed by all who knew him.
Cindy Swinamer
To Sandra, Erin and family, Lawrence, Shirley and family. I’m sorry to hear of les’s passing. Love and prayers to you all. He will be greatly missed.
Linda Rafuse
Dear Sandra, Ron, Gary and families……so, so sorry to hear of your Dad’s passing. Such a lovely man. Please know your all in our thoughts and send our deepest sympathies. He was a great man and you must have many beautiful memories of he and your mom.
Regards,
Linda and Clarke Rafuse
Milton
Nellie
My condolences to you Gary and your family on the passing of your father, my thoughts are with you all.
Cathy Wentzell
To Leslie’s Family
We are saddened to hear of Leslie’s passing.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Cathy& Rollie
Patti (Neilson) Fraser
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Keep the memories close to your hearts. Leslie was a great man.
Charlie Bashow
I would like to send my prayers and condolences to the Smith family as their father was a wonderful man and a very long time friend and he will be missed ever so much . Charlie Bashow
Crystal Tonello Smith
So very sorry to hear this sad news. My sincere sympathy and thoughts go out to each of you….
Take good care,
Crystal
Elise (Collings) Leung
My deepest condolences for your loss. I always enjoyed our conversations and Les’s wonderful sense of humor. He will be deeply missed.
Doug&Pat Lohnes
Sandra,Gary, Ronnie,Debra, Lawerance and families:
Sorry to learn of Les’s passing. Our thoughts are with you at this difficult time.
Shirley & Paul Shot
To Deborah and family: We are very sad to read of your dad’s passing. Keep the many memories close to your heart and may the strength of those memories and the love of family and friends get you through this very difficult time. Sending prayers your way.
Phyllis Leaman
To all Les’s family-Please accept my sincere condolences on your loss.Keep all your good memories close to your heart and hopefully it will help you through this rough time.
Robert & Sally Fader
Lawrence & Leslie’s family:
So sorry to hear of Leslie’s passing. Always enjoyed chatting with him when we met. Our prayers & sympathy are with you all at this very difficult time.
LaDonna Williams
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you through this time of sadness. Ronnie, June & families, Sandra, Dave & Families…Hugs to you all.
Joyce Bolivar
Sandra and all the family so sorry for the loss of your Dad.
Laura Mailman
So sorry to hear of Leslie’passing. We always enjoyed his visits to see Mom (aunt Edna ) if we happened to be in Hunts Point.Our condolences to the families.
Laura & Gordon
Cathy Langille
Frances and Les’ family ~ Our sincere sympathy for your loss. Les leaves wonderful memories of his square dance days.
Paul & Cathy Langille
Alta Mason
To Leslie’s family.
I was shocked to hear about Leslie. I talked with him not too long ago while he was in rehab after his accident.
My husband and I square danced many years and many places with Leslie and Frances. He was a wonderful man and will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Alta
Charlie Bashow
Sending my prayers and condolences to the Smith family with the loss of their wonderful father as he was a very wonderful gentleman and a very long time friend and he will be missed so very much.
Barb Fralic
Smith Family,
Our thoughts are with you at this sad time. All ways enjoyed our chats when he would come into the store.
Barb and Brian
Jeff and Shelly West
We are very saddened to hear of Leslie’s passing. Our sincerest condolences to his entire family.
Paul & Carol Conrad
Leslie still enjoyed Square Dancing, even though his body had been damaged in a severe auto accident. He was very helpful to new dancers throughout their learning stages. Leslie will be missed by all who knew him. To you, the family members & Frances, our heart goes out to you as you say good by to a wonderful father & friend.
Rest in peace Leslie.
Donna Denison
Gary, Sandra, Ronnie, Debbie and families:
So sorry to read of your dad’s passing. Always enjoyed a chat with him in the grocery store.
Barry Rofihe
Les was always special to me from my first meetinBarryg at MREC camp.,always a small grin,rest easy old friend.Barry Rofihe
kerry fletcher
Called square dancing a lot and was always great to see Les. on the dance floor dancing, he will be missed,
Brenda Reid ( Wentzell )
Sorry for your loss, My memories and thoughts are with you all.
Willis & Corina Huphman
To the Family…we are sorry to hear the passing of Les…I remember Les when I worked at Tim Hortons….he was a very kind and gentle man…keep his memories close to the heart and they will bring comfort in the days ahead…R.I.P. Les
Margo Hanley
Dear Sandra, Debra and all the family: I am sorry to hear of the loss of your Dad/Grandfather. Take comfort in the strength of your family and friends to help you through these sad days. God Bless
John and Trina Langley
Sorry for your loss.Thinking of you at this difficult time.
charlotte Horwich
Dear Debra,Sandra, Ronnie, Gary and Francis we send condolences to you all for your sad loss.
Leslie was a special person we shall not forget him..
weather permitting plan to see you Sunday.
Love
Charlotte and Mike
David and Bonnie Hatt
So sorry for your loss.Les was a gentleman with a keen sense of humour. Thinking of you and keeping you in our prayers.
Kendra Day
Frances and family-Les will be missed by us all. So many memories from early days at the cottage to late years playing cribbage. Such a good friend to my father.Hope they are fishing together in a special place. Sorry I cannot be with you this weekend.
Fondest thoughts,
Kendra Day
Charlottetown
RUTH JOUDREY AND RUSSELL DAUPHINEE
I wish to express our sincerest condolences to the family with the announcement of Leslie’s passing. Both Janet and Leslie were wonderful people. Leslie will be sadly missed by all whom knew him.God bless you all in your time of sorrow.
Anne and Darrell Conrad
So sorry to hear of your loss. Thinking of you all!!
Bob and Brenda Lohnes
Debra and Family: We are so sorry to read of the passing of your father. May your memories keep him close and help through this difficult time.
Rev Sheila Redden-Smith
Terribly sorry to learn of Leslie’s death. Leslie was such a gentle, kind soul with a smile and hardy laugh for everyone he met. Prayers arising.
Sterling Belliveau
I would like to extend my sincere condolences to the family of Leslie Smith. My toughts and prayers are with you at this sad time.
With sincerest sympathy
Sterling Belliveau, MLA
Bill and Barbara Scobey / Bruce and Charlene White
Sending sincere condolences to all of Les’s family. He was a true gentleman and will be missed by many.
Karen and Wally Brown
Our hearts are breaking with the news of Leslie’s death. We have been in B.C. for the last several months and out of touch with our friends in N.S. Leslie was a remarkable man and joy flowed from him despite his physical limitations. Frances, you were so very dedicated to him. You and he had a beautiful relationship. I know that will sustain you in the dark hours, days and months. Grief can be all-encompassing – the weight is physical as well as emotional. I know your faith will comfort you
Love and sympathy
Karen and Wally Brown.
Patricia Dorey
It is with sad hearts we express our condolences at Leslie’s passing.Remembering many,many times of fun and laughter on the Square Dance floor.Proud to call him ” a good friend”. Sincerely, Maynard, Delma, and Patricia Dorey.
Nina & Doug Inness
Debra, so sorry to see that your Dad has passed away. Sincere condolances to you and the family.
Allan & Beth LaRocque
To the Smith family our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Laurie & Georgina Naugler
Our sincere and heartfelt thoughts and prayers go out to all of Les’ family and to Frances, his wonderful friend. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him, especially the Square Dancers within the province and beyond.
Diane and Donald White
Debra, Sandra, Ronnie and Gary and families and Frances and family, our most sincere condolences to you all. I, Diane, spent many hours as a child in your home while growing up in Milton and adored both your parents. In later life Les and I always had a good chat whenever we met, he was a special man, always had a chuckle together, I’ll miss him.
Rest In Peace sweet man.
Diane and Donald
Doug & Sylvia Zwicker, Brian & Kim Mansfield
We are sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers are with you all.
PAUL & RETA BLADES
Sincerest condolences to Frances and all family members on their loss from his cousin Paul.We shared many happy times with Leslie at square dances and discussing our common heritage.
Stephen & Donna Cole
our hearts are sadden to hear about Leslie’s passing. I have alot of good memorys of days that my father and I spent with him hunting and fishing .He will sorely be missed but keep him in your hearts and he will never be forgot
Eric & Ruby Davis
Sorry to hear about your dad. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Shirley (Ellis) Lauzon, Gatineau, Quebec
My sincerest sympathy to the family. Leslie was always so very kind and helpful during my visits to Nova Scotia to spend time with my sister.
Gerald & Pat Hartlen
Condolences to the Smith family. Sorry to hear of Leslie’s passing. Thinking of you at this sad time.
Ruby Stevens
To All of Leslie’s Family,
I am so very sorry for your loss. Leslie gave a real meaning to the word “gentleman”. There was just something about him…..Whenever he saw you, he would always take a minute to talk with you. A very polite man!
My sincerest condolences,
Ruby Stevens
Dottie Welch
On behalf of the dancers in the Square and Round Dance Federation of Nova Scotia, as well as from ourselves, we send our condolences to Frances and the family and friends of Leslie. We have shared at least forty wonderful years of square dancing and will miss Leslie’s great enthusiasm in participating. We are thankful for his many years of staunch support for the activity, and for all the joy that spread from his gentle smile across the square.
With our deepest sympathy,
Dottie and Gary Welch, President SRDFNS
Ron & Bonnie Henderson
Our sincere condolences to all of Les’s family.
Fallie and Gerald Burgess
Thinking of all of you at this difficult time. May the happy memories heal your heart.
Helen and Tim McGee
Shannon, Greg and family, So sorry for your loss. I have fond memories of Leslie and Harold Arthur coaching us
Milton girls and boys at the Community Hall in Milton, helping us hone our basketball skills. Great times. He was
a Great man.
Gary and Marion Davis
Smith Family
Gary and I were sorry to read about your Dad’s passing. We are thinking of you during this difficult time.
Gary and Marion
jeannette Lewis
My thoughts and Prayers go out to the Smith Families God Bless
Betty and Clyde Tanner
Francis so sorry to hear of Leslies passing. He was such a nice man.You take care.
Barbara and Tom Moffatt
Lawrence Shirley and Leslie’s family
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time .
Barb and Tom Moffatt
Judi & Ken
Deb, Ron, Sandra, Gary and families. Our sincere condolences. Les was a good man and will be missed by all who knew him. He loved his family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Ricky and Mariann Broome
Sorry for your loss. Our thoughts are with you during this difficult time.
Peggy and Willard Woodworth
Debra,Sandra,Ronnie,Gary and families,
Sorry to hear about Les.Thinking of you.Sincere condolences to you all.
cedric@susan smith
our condolences gary and family on the loss of your father cedric and susan
Dave & Jocelyn Broughm
Ronnie, Gary, Sandra, Deborah & Families:
We are very sorry to hear of your Loss. Our heartfelt sympathies go out to you all at this difficult time.
Paul & Line West
Gary & family, Very sorry for your loss, thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Elizabeth and Laurie Hutchcroft
Very sorry to learn of your Dad’s passing. I met him the night of the accident and again when we joined Square Dancing. He was one of the nicest, friendliest men we have met. Always a smile and happy to see you. He will be missed by many.
Very sorry we are unable to get to the funeral.
Our condolences and best wishes to you.
Karen McLeod
Surprised and so sorry to hear of your Dad’s death. All my sympathy to the whole family. God’s blessings.
Merv Bernadette Hartlen
Sorry to hear of Les’s passing. They are all together now having a good dance and a big laugh. Our prayers and thoughts are with you all.
Sally & Earle (Minard) Slauenwhite
Condolences to the Smith family. Les will be missed by all who knew him. May he rest in peace.
Mary Keough and Jamie Mansfield
Ron, June and Families, We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts are with you at this time.
John and Nancy Leefe
A very fine gentleman. We have nice memories of chatting with Les and his dad at the Sportsman Restaurant.
Jim Rofihe
I am very sorry to learn of Les’s passing. I always enjoyed a good chat with him when ever he visited our shop.
My sincerest condolences to the entire family. Les was a fine man, he will be missed.
DAVID & JUDY WHYNOTTOF MERSEY POINT
I am so sorry to hear of your loss, I have known Les for many years and will never forget his kindness after I had my accident.He made a point of stopping in to see how I was doing every time he was in town and had time.he always had a little smile as we shared some kind words.Bless all his family at such a sad time.
doris francis
To Les’ family So sorry to learn of his passing…he was such a sweet man.Hold all your memories close to your heart…time will ease your sorrow.
doris francis
To all of Les’ family,so sorry to hear of his passing.Hold all your memories close to your heart.Time will help to ease your sorrow.
Donna, Gary and Kevin Gehue
Debra and families, so sorry for your loss, please accept our sincere condolences. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this very difficult time.
Donna, Gary and Kevin
Anna Greek and Carla Roy
To Debbie and Family
Please accept our sincere condolence for the loss of your Father.May the memories give you some comfort in the days ahead.
joyce parks
To leslie family.i had the pleasure of visiting les with Homecare,a most calm,caring, sweet man,i was so sad to hear of his passing,may you Rest In Peach Dear Leslie,
Dianne & Brendon Ford
Debra, Sandra, Ron, Gary and families. So sorry to hear of Les’s passing. He was always there to help Mom and Dad and so for me. Please accept our sincere condolences.
Greg Mossman
Ronnie, Gary, Sandra, Deborah & Families:
Your Dad will be missed as a well liked family friend and trusted neighbour. Many fond childhood memories from here on Ponhook include hearing Leslie’s laughter carry across the lake and the smell of his BBQ. Our thoughts are with you.
Bonnie Hartlen
Dear Ronnie and Gary,
So sorry to hear about your dads passing. I hope fond memories help you get through the time when you have settled back to a more normal time after his service. May you find a peace that he is at rest with your sweet mom, who I remember fondly! With deepest condolences Bonnie Hartlen.
Mike and Donna West
Gary, Ronnie, Debra, Sandra and families,
So sorry to hear of your dad’s passing. Our deepest sympathy to you and your families during this difficult time.