June Alma Leslie
1922-2019
Leslie June Alma (nee
Philpott)
August 26, 1922 ~ August 9,
2019
June died peacefully at Eden House with her son, Jim Leslie
(Lynne Musselman) and daughter, Lynn Gladstone (Merv McCartney) at her
side. She was also surrounded by the love and care of the
wonderful staff at Eden House, where she spent the final 3 years of
her life. June’s husband and best friend Clarence
« Toad » Leslie predeceased her in 2005.
They began their lives together in Morriston and Aberfoyle when
June’s dad Lorne Philpott and her mom Alma and brother Jim
began a life in the general store. The Leslie’s
were farmers close to Duff’s Presbyterian Church where much
of their earlier lives were spent. They moved to south
Guelph when Toad returned from overseas. He retired from the
G.T.C. and June from Cooke and Dennison after spending 37 years as
their bookkeeper and honourary treasurer.
June played an active role in the lives of her grandchildren:
Laura Gladstone, Terry (Bill), Jason Leslie, Andrew Gladstone (Robyn),
Kathryn Church (Ryan), Christopher Leslie, Nikita Lindsay (Jesse) and
J.D. Vandonk (Mel). She is also survived by 9 great
grandchildren.
Her pets were cherished! June lived her dream of
seeing most of the world. Family and friends played an
integral part in a life well-lived. Sixty years of theatre
going, Sunday services at Knox Presbyterian Church, bridge, euchre,
dancing, aerobics, curling, golfing, piano playing, swimming, walking,
entertaining at home, shopping for the latest in fashion (especially
shoes) and home décor. She and Toad used one hand
to care for themselves and the other hand to care for
others. She has left us a legacy that we will endeavour to
fulfill.
Funeral service will be held at the
GILCHRIST CHAPEL – McIntyre
& Wilkie Funeral Home, One Delhi Street,
Guelph on Wednesday, August 14,
2019 at 11:00 a.m. Reception to follow service then private family
interment at Crown Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations
to Eden House would be appreciated.
We invite you to leave your memories and donations
online at: www.gilchristchapel.com
and they will be forwarded to the family.
« Forget Me Not »
Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de June Alma Leslie 19222019..
Décès pour la Ville:Guelph, Province: Ontario