Leslie was born in Swan River, Manitoba on February 10, 1940. Les passed away at his home with his family on Feb. 7, 2016. He spent his whole life working as a faller and many other jobs. He raised a family in the Courtenay and Campbell River area. Les was a hard working man and a talented musician. He enjoyed the outdoors, animals and the ocean. He was well liked and respected by everyone who knew him and worked with him.
He is predeceased by his dad and mother Mathew and Eva Gray and brothers-in-law Alvin, Edmunds Donald, Erickson and Roy Cox. He leaves behind his loving wife Gladys, daughter Corrinna Ross (Orley), sons Clayton Gray and Mark Gray, grandchildren Sarah, Ross, Jordon Gray and Brandon Gray, sisters Elleanore Edmunds (Alvin), Barbara Beaupre (Henry), Gladys Cox (Roy), Gloria Medhurst, Sandy Vrebosch (Lance), brother Kelly Gray (Kathy) and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
Our family and the world have lost a kind, thoughtful, dependable, honest, real man. We love you Les and all your family and friends will miss you forever.
Please join us to remember Les on Sunday, February 21, 2016 between 1:30pm to 4:00pm at the Royal Canadian Legion in Campbell River.
In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in the name of Les to Little Paws Rescue Society (registered society) at Campbell River Tru Blue Pets Supplies, Tyee Plaza (attention Julia), Children’s School Music programs, or Children’s Sports programs.
A heartfelt thanks to Dr. Coetzee, Emergency nurses and the North Team nurses.