Dec 29, 1956 to Nov 4, 2024
Dad passed peacefully in his sleep Monday Nov 4th.
He will be forever loved, missed and remembered by us, Matt (Jess), T.K. (Ashley), our Mom Rose and Grandchildren Willow, Dante, Brooklynn, Bryce, Blaire, and Vivian Mae, as well as all of the Burgess Family.
Les was born and raised in Transcona. He went to school in Transcona from Grade 1 to 12 then Red River College graduating with a graphic arts degree. He worked before College for Co-Op Implements as a welder. Once he graduated he worked for a small print company until he joined Naylor Communications where he held titles of stripper, Art Director then as Digital Imposition Supervisor where he stayed over 33 years. He worked part time for a few years as night receiver for Home Depot after Naylor was sold.
Dad met Mom in 1989 and took to being a Dad to 2 boys who loved him dearly and he loved them as his own. Mom and Dad played Baseball in Oakbank, coached Baseball in Oakbank and lived at the rink watching TK play hockey, roller hockey and baseball. Numerous years of Soccer and Roller hockey for Matt saw the family on the go as well. He always supported us boys in all our activities and was there to cheer them on.
Les loved nothing more than a good game of golf. He was very sports driven having played hockey, flag football and baseball most of his life.
If you knew Les, you knew you would have a lively conversation where he always had a witty comeback or funny story to tell. He held onto that humor right up till the end.
Cremation has taken place; there will be a private family interment of his cremains with his Parents John and Olga Pelland.
A Celebration of life will be held Saturday Nov 16th at 11 AM at Coutu Funeral home, 680 Archibald Ave Wpg. MB.
The Winnipeg Folk Festival was near and dear to Les, and he loved all animals, so if you wish, please make a donation in his memory to The Winnipeg Folk Festival or Manitoba Mutts No Kill Shelter.
Family and friends are invited to share memories and condolences on Les’ memorial page by using the comment field below.
I worked with Les for 12 years at Naylor and enjoyed his sense of humour. May your next trip on the wheel be filled with love and laughter. See you again, my friend. Hugs to his family❤️
I worked with Les at Naylor for many years. We had a lot of fun – especially at the editorial conferences in Winnipeg. Les had a great sense of humor and, although he was a very talented professional, he never let work get too serious.
We were always making fun or laughing at something. I still have the “awards” he and Ken used to give us.
We shared a name – although I often told him he spelled his wrong.
Sending prayers and condolences to Les’s family.