Leslie “Les” Farrow
Died: June 12, 2013 | Place: University Hospital
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FARROW, Leslie….
Peacefully surrounded by his family at University Hospital, on Wednesday, June 12, 2013, Leslie “Les” Farrow of London in his 104th year. Beloved husband of Phyllis (Mullen) Farrow and the late Edith Farrow (1999). Proud father of Diane and her late husband Ted Irving of London. Predeceased by his son David and his wife Pat Farrow. Dear step-father of Michael Rowland (Claire) and Lori Hisson (Bob) and their families. Cherished grandpa of Mark Farrow (Lainey), Tim Farrow (JoAnn), Rob Irving (Tracey), Marianne Petovello (Rick), Tracy Rintoul (Reade), Linda Smith (Ryan), and Sarah Travnicek (Martin), “pop pop” to 15.5 great-grandchildren, and 2 great-great grandchildren. Also missed by his two brothers, and his nieces and nephews. The family would like to thank the staff at University Hospital for their lovely care and compassion. Cremation has taken place. Friends will be received by the family from 2-4pm on Sunday, June 23, 2013, at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London, where the memorial service will be held in the chapel on Monday, June 24, 2013 at 10am. Interment in Woodland Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to Parkinson Society Southwestern Ontario, 4500 Blakie Road, Unit 117, London ON N6L 1G5 or London Regional Cancer Program, 747 Baseline Road East, London ON N6C 2R6. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com
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Les was a very accomplished man. He was an artist painting his own Christmas cards; a carpenter; cook; handyman extraordinaire and really he had too many talents to mention here.
He was married to my mom and took her all over Europe. They both loved travelling and ballroom dancing.
I’ll miss hearing him call me “love” which really was his term of endearment for everyone but that’s okay. He was kind to us and a real people person. He had great stories to tell. And while we did not always see eye to eye, I always found we could quickly get over those disagreements.
I last saw him in the hospital before I left for holidays. I held his hand, he called me “Love” and …I’ll miss him.
Our sympathy is with you as you remember & celebrate the life of Les who lived so long & so meaningfully. We are most grateful to his kind neighbors who helped us to facilitate our first visit with our first cousin who was lost to our family for so long. On June 9th we met Les in the hospital, remarking on the familiarity of his face & voice that were so much like his aunt, my grandmother, & of other close relatives. We shared Les’s sadness when we had to leave to return to Michigan. In future we hope to meet more of his family & to learn more about his life & memories.