Leslie Albert Benjamin Skillen
Visitation on Saturday March 25, 2017 from 11-12:30 PM
Wards Funeral Home

Cemetery:
Brampton Cemetery
In Memory of
Leslie Albert Benjamin Skillen
February 13th, 1938 - March 9th, 2017

Place of Death

Wingham & District Hospital, Wingham, Ontario

Obituary

Leslie Skillen of Lucknow passed away at Wingham Hospital on March 9, 2017 at the age of 79. Leslie was born in Ulverton, Quebec on February 13, 1938 to the late Elizabeth (Findlay) and Lorne A. Skillen. Dear dad of Wanda & Jim Blumbergs of Bowmanville, Scott & Tracy of Orangeville, Craig of Brampton, and Tracy & Scott Heard of Lucknow. Missed by his grandchildren Tyler, Trevor, Kayla, Sophie and Ryan. Survived by his siblings Beverley, Larry, Eric and Gail. Predeceased by his sisters Nadine and Joan. The family would like to thank the entire staff at Braemar for all of their care and support and wish you would honour him by having chicken tonight! They would also like to thank the Wingham Hospital Staff including Dr. Marie Gear, Dr. Mark Moores, Mady, Zak and Sonya, for taking such good care of Leslie. Visitation will be held from the Wards Funeral Home (52 Main Street South, Brampton) on Saturday March 25, 2017 beginning at 11 AM immediately followed by a memorial service at 12:30 PM.

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Message from Ruth Collins2017-03-24 11:56:11

Wanda, I am so sorry to hear of your Dad's passing.  No matter the age, it is difficult to lose a parent.  I'm sure you have many happy memories that will always be there to comfort you and remember your Dad.  Sincere condolences to you and your famility.

Ruth

Message from Tony Ranni2017-03-14 18:28:27

Wanda,

So sorry to here about the passing of your Dad, if you need anything at all please call me, God Bless

Tony

Message from May Creighton2017-03-14 17:36:34

My deepest sympathy on the passing of your Father.

May

Message from Allison Kerswell2017-03-14 13:46:29

Dear Wanda & Family,

I am deeply sorry for the loss of your father and grandfather. May all your beautiful memories carry you through this difficult time. Thinking of you and sending hugs.

Allison

 

Message from Erin Cushon2017-03-14 13:25:45

 Wanda,

Deepest condolances to you and your family. My thoughts are with you all. ( hugs)

Erin

Message from Shelly Hiscock2017-03-14 13:25:15

Dear Wanda and Family,

I was so sorry to hear of your Dad's passing.  My deepest condolences go out to you at this difficult time.  May he stay with in your memories, now and forever.

My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

 

Message from Wendy Dow2017-03-14 13:14:06

Wanda, so sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. You, Jim, Tyler & Trevor are in our thoughts. I wish you peace. I hope there's a lot to smile about as time goes by and you relive happier times. Be kind to yourself.

We're also having chicken tonight :)

 

Message from Joe Tangorra2017-03-14 13:12:40

Wanda

I'm so very sorry about the loss of your dad. My heart is with you and your family. You if need anything I'm here for you.

Joe

Message from Bob & June Gilchrist2017-03-13 12:08:55

To Tracy , Scott & family we send our sympathy to you in your loss. We are thinking of you all   from Bob & June  Gilchrist

Message from BARRY H HORAN2017-03-12 19:44:48

Sincere Condolences to Leslie's children,grandchildren,brothers and sister. 

Daphne & Barry

RIP Les

Message from Pat and Harvey Livingston2017-03-10 19:42:31

Tracy, Scott and Kayla and the Skillen family: our thoughts are with you as you mourn the passing of your father and grandfather.

Pat and Harvey Livingston, Lucknow

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