On the cold morning of February 11, 2021 Mr. Leslie Noble Pugh, age 91 years, left this world to reunite with Mae, likely on an ice fishing trip or some such adventure.
Leslie was born in Bracken, Saskatchewan on July 5, 1929 to Ada and Samuel Pugh. At age 12 (1941) Leslie and his dad hopped into a cattle box car and rode the train for several days until they reached The Lakehead. The family eventually settled in Westfort.
In his younger days, Les worked on a number of lakers travelling from The Lakehead to the Atlantic Ocean. He always had a story to tell about his adventures to anyone who would listen. After his shipping days Les went on to be a weldor at CanCar where he “burned at least 8 million sticks and always kept the bead straight” until his retirement in 1994.
Les acknowledged that although he and Mae met later in life they made the most of their time together enjoying outdoor adventures such as camping, fishing, snowmobiling, and gardening with many of these adventures taking place at Whitefish Lake. Les was also an avid reader, a Blue Jays fan and he enjoyed listening to music.
Leslie is survived by his sister Elaine (Jim) Watson and family. Also survived by Harold (Silja) Hill, Verna (Ernie) Kivinen, Keith (Ila Rhea) Hill, Cheryl Kivinen, Louise Myllyaho, Kathy (Mike) Desrochers and families as well as Anita Hewitt, Nola Crawford, Dana (Annette) Pugh, John (Diane) Pugh, Donald (Dawna) Pugh, Lyndon (Cathy) Miller, Alice Miller, April (David) Newman, Jeannie (Jory) Wynd, “Knothead” Rodney (Cori), Nelson, Lindsay (Katie), Bryson (Amy) Miller and families.
Predeceased by wife Mae February 1, 2020; five sisters and five brothers and nephew Dean Miller.
Cremation has taken place. A memorial service for family and friends will take place at a later date.
At this time the family wishes to thank Franca and Diane (Regional Cancer Centre); the nurses at St. Joseph’s Hospice and the many health care providers that contributed to his care.
The family would also like to acknowledge Alice Miller. For the past several years Alice was an integral part of Leslie’s everyday life. From booking and taking him to appointments (which were countless) to checking on him daily and continually being there to support him. He often said “I don’t know how I would do this on my own”. He was truly grateful for everything you did for him. Thank you.
Leslie was born in Bracken, Saskatchewan on July 5, 1929 to Ada and Samuel Pugh. At age 12 (1941) Leslie and his dad hopped into a cattle box car and rode the train for several days until they reached The Lakehead. The family eventually settled in Westfort.
In his younger days, Les worked on a number of lakers travelling from The Lakehead to the Atlantic Ocean. He always had a story to tell about his adventures to anyone who would listen. After his shipping days Les went on to be a weldor at CanCar where he “burned at least 8 million sticks and always kept the bead straight” until his retirement in 1994.
Les acknowledged that although he and Mae met later in life they made the most of their time together enjoying outdoor adventures such as camping, fishing, snowmobiling, and gardening with many of these adventures taking place at Whitefish Lake. Les was also an avid reader, a Blue Jays fan and he enjoyed listening to music.
Leslie is survived by his sister Elaine (Jim) Watson and family. Also survived by Harold (Silja) Hill, Verna (Ernie) Kivinen, Keith (Ila Rhea) Hill, Cheryl Kivinen, Louise Myllyaho, Kathy (Mike) Desrochers and families as well as Anita Hewitt, Nola Crawford, Dana (Annette) Pugh, John (Diane) Pugh, Donald (Dawna) Pugh, Lyndon (Cathy) Miller, Alice Miller, April (David) Newman, Jeannie (Jory) Wynd, “Knothead” Rodney (Cori), Nelson, Lindsay (Katie), Bryson (Amy) Miller and families.
Predeceased by wife Mae February 1, 2020; five sisters and five brothers and nephew Dean Miller.
Cremation has taken place. A memorial service for family and friends will take place at a later date.
At this time the family wishes to thank Franca and Diane (Regional Cancer Centre); the nurses at St. Joseph’s Hospice and the many health care providers that contributed to his care.
The family would also like to acknowledge Alice Miller. For the past several years Alice was an integral part of Leslie’s everyday life. From booking and taking him to appointments (which were countless) to checking on him daily and continually being there to support him. He often said “I don’t know how I would do this on my own”. He was truly grateful for everything you did for him. Thank you.
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