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Leslie John Boffin
July 11, 1923 - June 26, 2017
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<div itemprop="description">It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Leslie John Boffin, at the age of 93. John was born in Letchworth, England, to Stanley and Florence Boffin. He is predeceased by his wife Maria Eugenia Auz (from San Sebastian, Spain), his parents, sister Phyllis and brother Cecil. Was a devoted father and family man, who is survived by his beloved spouse Julia Mendez, his son John Gerard, daughter-in-law Flora and grandchildren Stuart and Alexandra. <br> <br>John was a WWII veteran who served as a navigator in the British Royal Air Force (RAF). After the war he graduated from the London School of Economics, married and immigrated to Canada in 1960. <br> <br>He lived in Dollard-des-Ormeaux for the last 57 years where he enjoyed a long career as a high school teacher at Westhill High School. In his retirement years he enjoyed travelling the world and became a certified freelance translator, an activity that he pursued right up until the time of his passing. <br> <br>A life well lived - RIP <br> <br>The family will receive condolence on Friday June 30, 2017 starting from 9:30am, followed by a 10:30am Chapel Service at Rideau Funeral Home, 4275 boul. des Sources, Dollard-des-Ormeaux, Qc H9B 2A6 (514) 685-3344. Followed by the burial at the Rideau Memorial Gardens. <br> <br>In lieu of flowers, donation to the Heart & Stroke Foundation or to a charity of your choice.</div>