Leslie David Fairbairn

FAIRBAIRN, Leslie David…..Peacefully at Victoria Hospital on Sunday, June 13, 2010, Leslie David Fairbairn in his 90th year. Beloved husband of Doris Marion (Blackler) Fairbairn for 61 years. Cherished father of Dianne Walker and her husband Milton of London and Bruce Fairbairn and his wife Wanda Of Mission B.C. Proud grandfather of Ryan and Graham Walker (2003), Laura Walker-Howe and her husband Michael Howe of Windsor and Steven and Sara Fairbairn. Survived by his sister-in-law Betty Fairbairn of Kitchener and his brother Tom Fairbairn and his wife Elizabeth of Stratford. Predeceased by his brothers Leonard Fairbairn and his wife Ethel, Harry Fairbairn and his wife Ethel and James Fairbairn. Will also be missed by many nieces and nephews. Les was a decorated WWII Veteran, serving with the Perth Regiment, Stratford, Number 2 Mortar Platoon. He also received the Queen Elizabeth Jubilee Award for his many years of volunteer service. Friends will be received by the family from 10:00am-11:00am (1 hour prior) on Thursday, June 17, 2010 at Elmwood Avenue Presbyterian Church, 111 Elmwood Avenue, London. Interment in St. Paul’s Anglican Church Cemetery, Kirkton, Ontario. As an expression of sympathy memorial donations may be made to the Elmwood Avenue Presbyterian Church – Sanctuary Fund, 111 Elmwood Avenue, London, Ontario, N6C 1J4 or to the Mission Services of London, London, Ontario, N5Z 1S1 or to the Charity of Choice. Online condolences are accepted at www.amgfh.com