It is with sadness that the family announces the sudden passing of Lawrence Walter Leslie on Tuesday, October 8th, 2024. Born in Saint John, on July 17, 1950; son of the late Percy and Mary (Brown) Leslie.
Larry was a true "South-Ender" for over 45 years. He took great pride in his job and was a member of the Quality Concrete family for over 40 years, he was a member of the International Union of Operating Engineers, Local #946. In his later years, "THE DUDE", enjoyed being a mentor to many on the job. Above all, he loved his family and his friends.
Larry is survived by his brothers Stephen, Allison “Reid” (Leslie Ann); sisters Elizabeth Amazine Scott, Judith Ann Leslie and Jean MacKenzie; life-long sweetheart Dolores Francis; sister-in-law Patsy Pugh; grandchildren Kassie and Kaitlyn Costello, nieces and nephews, and special niece Denise Adams.
Along with his parents, Larry was predeceased by his son Robb Costello; sister Agnes Roche; brothers Barry, Frank and Percy; brothers-in-law Andrew MacKenzie, Charles Moore, Henry Scott and Réal Couillard.
Arrangements are under the care of the Fundy Funeral Home, 230 Westmorland Road (646-2424). Visitation will be held on Tuesday, October 15th, 2024 from 2 pm - 8 pm. The memorial service will be held Wednesday, October 16th, 2024 at 2 pm in the funeral home chapel. For those unable to attend in person, the service will be live-streamed and may be viewed by clicking here: https://event.forgetmenotceremonies.com/ceremony?c=a701cd72-f196-4bb2-880f-28752025f8e9
In lieu of flowers donations in Larry’s memory can be made to Romero House or to the charity of the donor’s choice.