We Remember
CHIPIL (BROWN), Leslie Jane
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Leslie went to be with the Lord suddenly and unexpectedly on Friday, April 19, at the age of 60. She is survived by her loving family: son Fraser MacQueen (Gabrielle Trussler), daughter Callah MacQueen and son Reid MacQueen: siblings Dale Chipil, Joanne Miller (Bruce) and Bob Chipil and his son Nicholas Chipil. Predeceased by her parents Edward (Ted) and Jean Chipil.
Leslie grew up in Prince George, BC. She joined the Canadian Armed Forces where she served her country for 20 years in various locations. Her first son, Fraser, was born in 1992, Callah was born in 1993 and Reid joined the family in 1995.
Leslie loved cats, bingo and hockey. She was always there to listen and to talk to. She will be dearly missed by her family and friends.
A time of visitation will be held on Tuesday, April 30, 2019 at 1:00 pm at Springfield Funeral Home, 2020 Springfield Rd, Kelowna, BC. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Support Our Troops, www.supportourtroops.ca.
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Visitation
Tuesday, April 30, 2019 at 1:00 pm
Springfield Funeral Home
(2020 Springfield Rd, Kelowna, BC)
We are deeply sorry for your loss. Sending love and light.
We will miss Leslie very much at Project Literacy. She was a kind human being who enjoyed helping those in need in her community. Leslie volunteered with us several hours a week for over two years and made a positive impact in the lives of her learners who will also miss her dearly. She was a wonderful tutor and our learning centre won’t be the same without her. We would like to thank her family for sharing her with us. Please accept our most sincere condolences.
How saddened we are to learn of Leslie’s passing. We last saw Leslie only a few months ago at a Kelowna Rockets hockey game where she looked very happy. I will cherish memories of our Legion volunteering time together while watching hockey and playing the meat draw. I loved her life stories and the love of her children. She was a very proud mom.
What a great person the world has lost and how lucky we were to have been able to spend some of her life with her. Truly a gift. Condolences and love to a family who must be missing her dearly. Rest easy friend and see you again on the other side.
Donna Kennedy
We at the Legion have great memories of our Comrade Leslie, her calm quiet nature , She was a very dedicated volunteer , always had a quick smile for everyone, so from Branch 26 , we miss you Leslie
Leslie,
Thank you for taking the time out of your day to teach me English as past of Project Literacy. I feel privileged to have met you to share your wisdom. Thank you for your time in Canadian Armed Forces. May you Rest In Peace good bless you
R..I.P
I am so heartbroken to hear of Leslie’s passing. We were best friends for many years but hadn’t spoken in quite a while. . My son had just asked me if I had heard from her lately so I googled her and found her obituary. I am so at a loss for words. She was quite the character and I’ve never laughed so hard in my life when I was with her. She was a good soul albeit a lost one. I will cherish my memories of her always. Thank you for being my friend Leslie! Love you!
Dear Leslie you were such a fun crazy gal. I’ll never forget the year we spent as roomies in Trenton in 1978. So very sad to hear this news of your passing. RIP Dear Leslie and sincere condolences to your family
Love Laurie xoxo