Obituary for Leslie Harold Goddard
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It is with much sadness that the family announces the death of Leslie on March 30, 2024. He was 98 years old.
Les will be remembered by his sons Clint (Janet) and Michael (Doris), and by daughter Jane. He is survived by his daughter-in-law Lynda, his grandchildren Michael, Sarah (Lucas Roger), Molly (James Blake), and Hannah (Bruce Grenkow), his step grandchildren Kevin and Karen, and his step great grandchildren Dylan and Dayna. He was predeceased by his wife Mary (2014), son Bruce (2011), sister Shirley Riddell (2004), and sister Bea Stanley in 2011.
Les graduated from U of M with a Bachelor of Commerce degree. He was in the insurance business for over 40 years – with Federated Insurance 1949 – 1969 and with Wawanesa Insurance 1969 – 1990.
Les enjoyed listening to opera. He had a real passion for downhill skiing, His adult offspring would often grumble while skiing with him because Dad had to be on the lift the minute it started and always had to have “one more run” before the day ended. He took his children wilderness canoeing and kept methodical records of their route and the day’s events. Les was the most optimistic man; known for claiming the sky was clearing while driving to Grand Beach during a raging thunderstorm. Les’s hugs made everything right in the world – and could even save you a trip to the chiropractor. A practical man, he insisted every leftover be used and that food was never wasted. Les lovingly cared for his wife Mary in the last year’s of her life.
Les was kind, wise, generous, thoughtful, and loving. He was often described as a true “gentle”-man. He will be missed.
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It is with much sadness that the family announces the death of Leslie on March 30, 2024. He was 98 years old.
Les will be remembered by his sons Clint (Janet) and Michael (Doris), and by daughter Jane. He is survived by his daughter-in-law Lynda, his grandchildren Michael, Sarah (Lucas Roger), Molly (James Blake), and Hannah (Bruce Grenkow), his step grandchildren Kevin and Karen, and his step great grandchildren Dylan and Dayna. He was predeceased by his wife Mary (2014), son Bruce (2011), sister Shirley Riddell (2004), and sister Bea Stanley in 2011.
Les graduated from U of M with a Bachelor of Commerce degree. He was in the insurance business for over 40 years – with Federated Insurance 1949 – 1969 and with Wawanesa Insurance 1969 – 1990.
Les enjoyed listening to opera. He had a real passion for downhill skiing, His adult offspring would often grumble while skiing with him because Dad had to be on the lift the minute it started and always had to have “one more run” before the day ended. He took his children wilderness canoeing and kept methodical records of their route and the day’s events. Les was the most optimistic man; known for claiming the sky was clearing while driving to Grand Beach during a raging thunderstorm. Les’s hugs made everything right in the world – and could even save you a trip to the chiropractor. A practical man, he insisted every leftover be used and that food was never wasted. Les lovingly cared for his wife Mary in the last year’s of her life.
Les was kind, wise, generous, thoughtful, and loving. He was often described as a true “gentle”-man. He will be missed.
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