Obituary of Charles Leslie Ormsbee

ORMSBEE, Charles Leslie (Les) - It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Les (84), husband of Florence (Davies) on August 5, 2011 at the QEII Halifax Infirmary, with his loving family by his side. He was born in Brantford, ON and served in the Royal Canadian Navy for 24 years. Les loved the sea and often recounted stories of the places he?¢d been all over the world. He proudly served his country and sailed on the HMCS Magnificent, HMCS Bonaventure, and the HMCS Preserver among others. He was well liked by his shipmates and was seldom seen without his accordion in tow. After retiring from the navy, Les joined the Commissionaires and was stationed at the historic site York Redoubt for 15 years where he enjoyed meeting new people and sharing the history of the fort. Les was a history buff, a musician, an avid reader, and loved being with nature. His calm demeanour and quirky sense of humour will be missed by everyone who knew and loved him. Les leaves behind his devoted wife Florence of 66 years, three daughters Diane Highmore, Kitchener, ON; Joanne - Mitzi쳌 Ryan, Bedford, NS; Penny Ormsbee-Cossey (Keith), Halifax, NS, as well as two grandsons, Jeff Myra, Labrador City, NL; Matthew Walsh (Tracy), Prospect, NS.; seven great grandchildren, and his sister Beatrice Westbrook (Merv), Wilsonville, ON. Predeceased by his father, Charles Ormsbee and mother Aleta (Hendershot) both of Wilsonville, ON. Special thanks to Dr. Daniel Carver, Dr. Glen Ginther, and nursing staff (Angels of Mercy) at QEII Halifax Infirmary 8.2, including Roberta and her nursing students. Words cannot express our gratitude to friends and neighbours, including: Wayne and Arlene Cormier; and Clare and Jane Williams for their thoughtfulness, to Audrey and Neil Smith for their visits and concern, and a very special thank you to Ron - Knobby쳌 Walsh for his ongoing help and kindness, and to Marion Coleman for her undeniable friendship and for always being just a phone call away no matter what. Thank you as well, to all who have shown their care and concern through phone calls, e-mails and cards. Cremation has taken place under the care and direction of Serenity Lindsay Funeral Home and Crematorium, 568 Main Street, Wolfville, Nova Scotia B4P 1E7. Donations in Les?¢ memory may be made to the Alzheimer?¢s Society of Nova Scotia or the Heart and Stroke Foundation. Donations or condolences may be forwarded to the above address or by visiting: www.serenitylindsayfuneralhome.ca A private family scattering of ashes at sea to take place at a later date, by request. So long sailor. We?¢ll meet again some sunny day.