– It is with heavy hearts that we announce the peaceful passing of Les on April 24, 2025; aged 78 years.
Best friend and cherished husband of Donna, much loved father of Ryan, and Ruby, father-in-law of Penny and proud Grandad of Austin.
Loved brother and brother-in-law of Noeline and Mervyn Crane, respected brother-in-law and uncle to many. A very special friend of Billie.
A big thank you to the staff of the Otago Community Hospice for the care and support they gave Les and his family.
Love you always and forever XXX
A Farewell for Les will be held in Hope and Sons Chapel, 523 Andersons Bay Road at 2.00pm on Friday, May 2, followed by private cremation.
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Our sincere sympathy to Donna, Ryan and Ruby. You will all miss him. Clare , Mark, Sally and Hugh Brown
A real privilege to have known you Les, you will be sorely missed by so many. A beautiful service with lots of memories shared by all who loved him, for Donna, Ruby, Ryan and Penny to treasure.
Thinking of you Donna, Ryan and Ruby...another good fella taken away xx
Damn, now we'll have to lock our doors! Really wish you had won this battle Les, but so pleased to have got to know you. A true legend. The road will not be the same without you. Love to Donna, Rudy and Ryan - Kia Kaha.
To Noeline and Merv, and your families Sincere sympathy in your loss of a much loved brother and brother in law. Our thoughts are with you all. Remembering Les from Oturehua school days!
So sorry to hear of Les's passing Donna. Condolences to you and family.
Sincerest Condolences to all the family. Great memories of Les back in the '60's with the Star Boys especially tripping around in the old Chevy. John Carlyle
Sending much LOVE; STRENGTH and COURAGE at this very sad and challenging time 💐💝.
So sorry to hear of Les's passing. I enjoyed working with Les as part of the Waikouaiti Racing Club. Condolences to Donna, Ruby, Ryan and family.
Words seem inadequate to express the sadness we feel at the loss of Les. Our hearts go out to you and your family in your time of sorrow. Fond memories of Les from the Evening Star Newspaper days. His dress & demeanour were an inspiration to all his friends. A true Gentleman. Des & Denise Hoskin Perth, Western Australia
Deepest sympathy on the loss of my big cousin. Sorry I cannot be with you at Les' service. Kia Kaha - Sherilyn
Loving sympathy to Donna, Ryan & Ruby. Fond memories of Les when working at the Evening Star about 55 years ago. My friends and I thought he looked like the singer Lee Grant especially when wearing his black leather jacket. Thinking of you all with love.