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LESLIE ALFRED (LES) THORNE Leslie Alfred Thorne passed away peacefully at Carewest Signal Pointe, Calgary, after a happy family life. Survived by his wife of 65 years, Helen Jean Morrow. Lovingly remembered by six children, seven grandchildren and two great-granddaughters. He is also survived by a sister-in-law, Helen (Cherrie) Thorne. Predeceased by parents Georgina and Alfred Hartman Thorne, sister Eileen and brother-in-law Norm McLean and brother Gordon. Les was born and raised in Winnipeg (Elmwood). Les was a teenage cadet and side drummer with the Queens Own Cameron Highlanders of Winnipeg. He was a member of the Cameron Highlanders from September 1939 until discharge September 1945. Les was wounded at 21 years of age at the Dieppe raid, August 19, 1942 and was fortunately evacuated back to England, and subsequently returned to Canada for Officer's training until discharge. The family moved to Calgary in 1954, but we never forgot family and friends in Winnipeg. A private family graveside service and interment took place in Calgary November 7, 2009.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Nov 21, 2009