Leslie “Les” Dearing, aged 96, passed away peacefully at Lakeridge Health Bowmanville on Tuesday, November 12, 2024. He was the beloved husband of the late Evelyn Dearing and a devoted father to Gloria Wright-McGregor (John) and Don (Cheryl) Dearing.

Les was a loving grandfather to Krista (Brad), Doug (Amy), Jennifer (Charles), Kelly (Bill), Cody (Sarah), Casey, and Candace (Mike), as well as a proud great-grandfather to eleven great-grandchildren. He will also be dearly missed by his friend and companion, Mavis Parsons, and all who had the pleasure of knowing him.

A visitation will be held at Northcutt Elliott Funeral Home on Friday, November 15, 2024, from 12:00 p.m. until 1:00 p.m., followed by a Memorial Service in the Chapel at 1:00 p.m.

If desired, donations in Les’s memory to the Heart & Stroke Foundation or Durham Cancer Centre would be appreciated by the family, as they honor his generous and caring spirit.