Waterloo Region Generations
A record of the people of Waterloo Region, Ontario.

Leslie Clarence "Les" Jessop

Male 1912 - 1986  (73 years)


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  • Name Leslie Clarence "Les" Jessop 
    Born 27 May 1912  Erin Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Gender Male 
    Eby ID Number Waterloo-353946 
    Died 24 Feb 1986  Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [2
    Buried 28 Feb 1986  Preston Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [2
    Person ID I353946  Generations
    Last Modified 6 Apr 2024 

    Family Audrey Salyerds,   b. 8 Aug 1915,   d. Yes, date unknown 
    Last Modified 7 Apr 2024 
    Family ID F252643  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Notes 
    • JESSOP, Leslie Clarence (Les)

      At K-W Hospital, on February 24, 1986. Beloved husband of Audrey Salyerds; dear father of Gail (Mrs. Barry Tyler) of Beaconsfield, Que., Harriet (Mrs. Ed Jackson) of Mississauga and Alan of Victoria, B.C. Much loved grandfather of Vicki and David Tyler, Leslie, Lauren, Sean and Frank Jackson and Adam and Emily Jessop; dear brother of Edward of Goderich and the late Earl, Elsie Gibson, Harvey and Frank. Mr. Jessop, a graduate in biochemistry of Victoria College, University of Toronto; served in the RCAF during the Second World War. He worked for Canadian Breweries Ltd. throughout his career, retiring as vice president in 1973. He was well known in the national and inter national brewing industries. He was founding president of the Master Brewers Association of America, Eastern Canada Division and was named honorary president and life member of the MBAA in 1971. Mr. Jessop was active for many years in the Kiwanis, serving as president of the Kiwanis Club of St. George in Montreal. He was a member of the Granite Club in Kitchener. His warmth, kindness and humour will be remembered by all whose lives he touched. Friends may call at the Ratz-Bechtel Funeral Home, 621 King St. W., Kitchener, after 7 p.m. Wednesday. Funeral and committal service will be held on Friday at 2: 30 p.m., in the chapel of the funeral home, with Rev. Karl Knauff officiating. A reception will be held after-wards in the Ratz-Bechtel Family Centre.

      Kitchener-Waterloo Record 25 Sep 1986 pg E13

  • Sources 
    1. [S57] Vit - ON - Birth Registration.
      Name:Leslie Clarence Jessop Date of Birth:27 May 1912 Gender:Male Birth Place:Wellington, Ontario, Canada Father's name:Wesley Jessop Mother's name:Bertha A Leslie

    2. [S239] Cemetery - ON, Waterloo, Cambridge - Preston CC#6335 Cemetery Internet Link .
      [Monument] Salyerds/ [Markers] Harbach/ Austin/ Peter/ 1910 - 1983/ Mildred/ Salyerds/ 1914 - ----/ Until The Day Breaks./ Edward B. Salyerds/ 1862 - 1935/ At Rest./ Margaret Lang/ Wife Of E. B. Salyerds/1863 - 1939./ Jack/ Loving Husband/ And Father/ 1926 - 1982./ Montgomery/ James/ William/ 1919 - 1999/ Erla M. Salyerds 1921 - ----/Verse/ Jessop/ Leslie C./ Jessop/ May 27, 1912/ Feb. 24, 1986/ Audrey M. Salyerds/ Aug. 8, 1915/ Bregman/ Martin/ (Dean)/ Feb. 4, 1908/ Sept. 23, 1990/ Esther Salyerds/ Apr. 27, 1911/ July 13, 1995. [Burial Card] Leslie C. Jessop Buried May 16, 1986.

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsDied - 24 Feb 1986 - Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBuried - 28 Feb 1986 - Preston Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
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