SELBY, Leslie Vincent ‘Les’ Selby Obituary

SELBY, Leslie Vincent ‘Les’ – Passed away peacefully with his loving family by his side at the Welland Hospital on Tuesday, October 6th, 2015 at the age of 93.

He will be sadly missed by his beloved wife Dora Eva Selby (nee Eden). Loving father of Leslie Charles (Deb), Craig Eden (Suzanne), Shane William (Judy). Greatly missed grandfather of 8 grandsons; Justin, Cale, Hamish, Leslie, Isaac, Jarod, Keegan and Jacob. 7 great-grandchildren; Caitlin, Everett, Kohen, Lachlan, Kian, Finlay and Oscar.

Les, best known as “Pap,” grew up in the village of Fonthill and was a long time member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 613. He served with the Royal Canadian Air Force from 1941 -1945 WWII, flying reconnaissance missions throughout the north Atlantic shores of Canada in a Catalina aircraft. He met his beloved wife Dora in Gaspe’ Quebec and married her on August 2nd, 1945.

Keeping with Les’s wishes, cremation has taken place. The family will receive friends at the James L. Pedlar funeral home, 1292 Pelham Street, Fonthill, Ontario on Sunday, October 25th from 10:30- 11:30am with the memorial service starting at 11:30am , 2015. Reception to follow at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 613, 141 Hwy 20 East Fonthill, Ontario.

Appreciation goes out to Dr. Gabrielli and Dr. Rittenhouse, nurses and staff on the fourth floor of the Welland Hospital.

In Lieu of flowers donations can be made to the One Foundation-Niagara Health System at www.onefoundationfornhs.com OR the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 613.

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