Downham, Leslie Les E. (Died)

DOWNHAM - At the Alexandra Hospital on Wednesday, November 15, 2006. Leslie "Les" E. Downham of Woodstock and formerly of Ingersoll in his 86th year. Beloved husband of Nanette "Nan" G. Downham (nee Pyart) for over 55 years. Dear father of Ruth Harris of Orillia, Jacqueline Zavitz and her husband Harold of R.R.#4, Ingersoll, Gillian Davey and her husband Anthony of R.R.#5, Langton, Kay Armstrong of R.R.#1, Clear Creek, Roger and his wife Anne Marie of Dorchester and Kim Knott and her husband Bill of R.R.#6, Woodstock. Loved grandfather of Sarah (Kevin), Dylan (Barb), David, Lesley (Mike), Ashley, Dean, Annastasia (Ryan), Kingsley (Meagan), Christopher (Michelle), Nicole (Julien), Bianca, Elizabeth, Alexander, Ian, Justin, Laura and great-grandfather of eight beautiful children of whom he was very proud. Dear brother of Evelyn Costello of England and survived by his sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews and many friends. Predeceased by several brothers and sisters. Les was an employee of Beachvillime (Carmeuse Lime Canada) for over 28 years and enjoyed 23 years of retirement with Nan. Friends may call at the R.D. LONGWORTH FUNERAL HOME, 845 Devonshire Avenue, Woodstock (519-539-0004) on Sunday, November 19, 2006 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. where the funeral service will be held in the Chapel on Monday at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Brian Stewart officiating. Interment in the Christ Church Huntingford Cemetery. Contributions to the Adishafeh Jalloh Trust Fund of Sierra Leone would be appreciated and will be accepted at the funeral home. Online condolences at www.longworthfuneralhome.com "Dad was a devout Christian who always pointed to his Savior. He was our patriarch and our foundation."