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Post by rdywenur on Jun 10, 2008 17:30:21 GMT -7
In Loving memory of Leslie Rae who pased away today on June 10, 2008 We will miss you dearly. I hope there is plenty of Haggis for you and lots of flowers that you loved so dearly. Goodbye dear friend. Chris
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Post by freetobe on Jun 10, 2008 18:04:18 GMT -7
Chris, As always, your message says it all. In his memory, I will plant a flower, nurture it and post pictures of it when it grows. May take a bit. Joan
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Post by jeanne on Jun 10, 2008 18:19:37 GMT -7
This is sad news, indeed. My condolences to all members of the forum who held Leslie dear to their hearts.
Jeanne
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Post by nancy on Jun 10, 2008 18:51:35 GMT -7
I am stunned to check in on the forum and find this message! Just yesterday I was thinking about Leslie and how he was "famous in Poland." He was very smart and had a great sense of humor (plus love for beautiful ladies).
Leslie!!
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Post by hollister on Jun 10, 2008 18:54:16 GMT -7
W. H. Auden
Stop all the clocks, cut off the telephone, Prevent the dog from barking with a juicy bone, Silence the pianos and with muffled drum Bring out the coffin, let the mourners come.
Let aeroplanes circle moaning overhead Scribbling on the sky the message He Is Dead, Put crepe bows round the white necks of the public doves, Let the traffic policemen wear black cotton gloves.
He was my North, my South, my East and West, My working week and my Sunday rest, My noon, my midnight, my talk, my song; I thought that love would last for ever: I was wrong.
The stars are not wanted now: put out every one; Pack up the moon and dismantle the sun; Pour away the ocean and sweep up the wood. For nothing now can ever come to any good.
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Post by kaima on Jun 10, 2008 19:56:03 GMT -7
While death is a part of life, some leave more of a mark in the world than others. I suspect Leslie will be missed far beyond the borders of this forum. Kai
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Post by jimpres on Jun 10, 2008 20:32:43 GMT -7
Leslie will be missed. But we will see him again. So long my friend. Jim
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Post by Jaga on Jun 10, 2008 20:46:16 GMT -7
Chris,
it is a sad news. Just today I sent the card to Leslie. I did not know.
He was in good spirit until the very end. At least one can say that his life was full!
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Post by justjohn on Jun 11, 2008 9:07:20 GMT -7
Goodby old friend. Tears are shed across the pond. We shall meet again.
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Post by Jaga on Jun 11, 2008 19:35:01 GMT -7
Here is information for these who may be able to attend Leslie cremation event:
Dear Friend of Les
It is with deep regret that i inform you that Les passed away peacefully in hospital in the early evening of 10 June 2008.
As you may or may not know, he had been a patient at Chesterfield Royal Hospital for approximately five weeks.
A cremation has been organised for Wednesday 18 June 2008, at 13:30, at the following venue:
Brimmington Crematorium Chesterfield Road Brimmington Chesterfield Derbyshire 01246 345888/272716
You are more than welcome to attend the service which will be followed by a drink at a pub. This venue has not yet been finalised, however is likely to be The Mossbrook, Eckington, Sheffield. With regards to donations, and in place of giving flowers, we would appreciate anything you would like to donate to be sent to Les' favourite charity RSPB.
If you would like further information, please do not hesitate to contact Les' sons, Alex or Oliver, on the phone numbers listed below:
Alex: 07798 817 491 Oliver: 07793 964 931
We have written to you in respect of Les' wish that you be informed of his death. We are hoping that we have reached everyone that would want to be told about this but are unsure if there may be anyone else. With this in mind we would very much appreciate it if you could forward this letter to anyone you are in contact with who would wish to know.
Thank you and once again please do not hesitate to contact us if you would like to know more.
Regards,
Alex and Oliver Rae
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Post by kaima on Jun 12, 2008 1:17:51 GMT -7
A cremation has been organised for Wednesday 18 June 2008, at 13:30, at the following venue: Brimmington Crematorium Chesterfield Road Brimmington Chesterfield Derbyshire 01246 345888/272716 You are more than welcome to attend the service which will be followed by a drink at a pub. This venue has not yet been finalised, however is likely to be The Mossbrook, Eckington, Sheffield. Folks, Perhaps we can join them in spirit at the pub and lift a toast to Leslie at the same time. From the service to the pub is only 7 miles, so perhaps they will be on site an hour after the service and visiting ends and moves off to the pub. It seems London is not on Greenwich time, the cremation is at 13:30 18 June. About 14:30 I am guessing the visiting and memories will be shared at the pub, so at our equivalent of 14:30 to 15:30 I propose that we all lift a toast to our departed friend. 14:30 London Time 13:30 GMT 15:30 Poland 10:30 NY Time (East Coast USA) 07:30 Seattle Time (West Coast USA) 06:30 Alaska Time 23:30 Sydney Australia Some of us can enjoy a toddy, some our morning coffee, but let us all remember a grand fellow. Kai
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Post by rdywenur on Jun 12, 2008 5:01:24 GMT -7
And as Leslie use to say ..."It must be a proper drink"
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Post by rdywenur on Jun 12, 2008 5:13:13 GMT -7
To Dial Alex or Oliver dial 011-44-then the phone #. 011 alerts its overseas and 44 is Uk code.
Yesterday I rented the Bucket List. (didn't know at the time what it was about...thought it was a comedy and I love Jack) I hope Leslie was able to do everything on his List.
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Post by Atlantis5 on Jun 12, 2008 10:05:52 GMT -7
A cremation has been organised for Wednesday 18 June 2008, at 13:30, at the following venue: Brimmington Crematorium Chesterfield Road Brimmington Chesterfield Derbyshire 01246 345888/272716 You are more than welcome to attend the service which will be followed by a drink at a pub. This venue has not yet been finalised, however is likely to be The Mossbrook, Eckington, Sheffield. Folks, Perhaps we can join them in spirit at the pub and lift a toast to Leslie at the same time. From the service to the pub is only 7 miles, so perhaps they will be on site an hour after the service and visiting ends and moves off to the pub. It seems London is not on Greenwich time, the cremation is at 13:30 18 June. About 14:30 I am guessing the visiting and memories will be shared at the pub, so at our equivalent of 14:30 to 15:30 I propose that we all lift a toast to our departed friend. 14:30 London Time 13:30 GMT 15:30 Poland 10:30 NY Time (East Coast USA) 07:30 Seattle Time (West Coast USA) 06:30 Alaska Time 23:30 Sydney Australia Some of us can enjoy a toddy, some our morning coffee, but let us all remember a grand fellow. Kai Kai Very well spoken!! Following of the time table exchange provided as of my local time per Zulu. I was to drink of a nice toast of water to his memory. {Much too early for beer or what ever}. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I think perhaps Leslie was to touch of so many of us with his presence that is now a memory. For we shall all miss him in the manner that is unique only to our individual selves. Charles
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Post by jimpres on Jun 12, 2008 11:08:44 GMT -7
Charles,
I will be toasting Herr Rae on the 18th at 10:30 EST. I will have my usual coffee.
Jim
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