DOWNES, Leslie William
(Les, Downsey):
Passed away peacefully after a courageous battle on Saturday 9th November 2019. 74 not out. Dearly loved husband and best friend of Dianne and the late Deidre. Dearly loved Dad of Tina, Deb (deceased) and Shelley and Ed, much loved Wu-Tang and Granddad of Malia, Joe, Izaia, Coleman, Grayson and Jessie. A loving great-grandad of his 7 great-grandchildren. A service for Les will be held at The Lychway Chapel, 5 Roy Street, Palmerston North, on Thursday 14th November 2019 at 1.00pm. In lieu of flowers, a donation to the Arohanui Hospice may be left in the Chapel foyer or posted to PO Box 5349, Palmerston North 4414. Messages can be sent to the Downes family, c/- Po Box 1014, Palmerston North.
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Dianne and family, So sorry for your loss at such a young age, Michael and I are thinking of you. We were away so we were not able to attend the service, much love Michael and Grant
November 20, 2019
Uncle Les, you will be missed so much.
Your kindness, infectious laugh and never ending caring attitude to family and friends was amazing.
You certainly were one in a million and you will live on in our hearts forever.
I will never forget the fun times I had when I visited your home as a child.
Say Hi to Dad and Mike for me.
Love you.
xxx
Sarah Downes
November 15, 2019
Diane, Michelle and Family
Thinking of you all at this very sad time of Les Passing. I have fond memories of Les in the good old soccer days, and in Real Estate and selling our family home. Real Gentleman
Carolyn Rickard and The Stewart Family
Carolyn Rickard
November 15, 2019
Please know that we are thinking of you Diane, and we send you our sympathy as Les' passing.
Less....A true gentleman, a friendly neighbour and a friend to so many people in PalmerstonNorth
Wayne anda Judith Edwards
November 14, 2019
Very sorry to hear of the passing of Les, he was a special man, and a great friend to my father Paul (Bungy). Condolences to the family.
Brigid Holmes (Hodges)
November 13, 2019
So sorry, Michelle, to see that your Dad has passed away. The most honest, helpful and diligent Real Estate Agent that we ever had the privilege of dealing with
Phil & Margaret Lyne
November 12, 2019
Very sorry to hear of Mr Downes passing. Much aroha to the family, from your old neighbours at Somerset Cres. Jo Gurnick and Jillian Carson x
Jo Gurnick
November 12, 2019
Very sad to see that Les has passed away. Played cricket with Les for the Palmerston Cricket Club during the 60s. A great sportsman lovely guy.
cam elliott
November 11, 2019
Just a great guy. With different selection policies he could have played for New Zealand. I remember his fiery red hair, his Leyland, his patience and his tremendous loyalty. Fun times playing skittles on rainy days at Manawaroa, club cricket and profiting from his life advice as a trusted mentor. Cannot be there but wish I could. Deepest sympathies to his family and the Palmerston CC family on the loss of Les.
Kenneth Malcolm
November 11, 2019
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