HALL, Leslie James Hall - 9-Dec-1927 - 17-Sep-2024
Hall, Leslie James (retired GM employee North Plant), peacefully with his family by his side at Lakeridge Health Oshawa on Tuesday, September 17, 2024 in his 97th year. Les, beloved husband of Dorothy of 71 years. Loving father of Susan Hall (Bob Newton). Proud Grandad of Jeremy Newton (Dr. Kerri Scherbinsky).
Les grew up in a suburb of Greater Manchester and was evacuated to a farm family during the war. A highlight of his life was being stationed on the shore of the Suez Canal at Great Bitter Lake in the Forces. On release, he enjoyed cycling thru Austria and began a career in wedding photography, opening a camera shop to feed his love of photography. He emigrated to Canada in 1957. After years at Marshall Mattress and Tenco in Ajax, he worked over 25 years at General Motors. He travelled the world with the love of his life or from his armchair, savouring a daily slice of Toblerone. Les will be remembered for his sense of humour by his extended family and friends.
A Celebration of Les' life will be held at Mount Lawn Funeral Home & Cemetery, 21 Garrard Road (North of Hwy 2) 647-797-9891 on Saturday, September 28, 2024 from 11-1 pm.
Memories and notes of condolence may be shared at www.mountlawn.ca.
