<div itemprop="description">HARDING, Leslie <br> <br>It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Leslie Robert Harding (Les), on November 14, 2025, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, educator and friend. Les passed of complications following a stroke one month earlier, he was 79. <br> <br>Son to Margaret (Hinves) and Leslie Sr, Les was born in Montreal and spent his childhood and adolescence divided equally between city life in Montreal/Laval, and rural life in Arundel/Gray Valley. <br>Les was the oldest of three siblings, sister Gale Weber (Gerry) and brother Walter. <br> <br>While studying at Sir George Williams University, Les met his wife, Carroll, working a student job at Rolls-Royce Canada. They were married 57 years. <br>In 1976, Les and Carroll settled in Dollard-Des-Ormeaux, where they developed countless memories with family, friends and neighbours. Les was a proud and devoted father to his two sons Christopher (Harline), and Scott (Valérie). <br> <br>Les dedicated his professional life to the public sector. He retired from a rewarding career with the Sir Wilfred Laurier School Board as a teacher and administrator. He held the position of Principal at Western Laval High School, Chomedey High School, Rosemere High School, and Lake of Two Mountains High School. <br>Throughout a career spanning nearly 35 years, Les helped strengthen the school community while developing life long friendships with colleagues and staff. Many of whom he passionately shared his leisure pursuits. <br> <br>Les excitedly entered retirement and soon became “Grand-Pa” to the Harding grandchildren, Cassandra, Katelyn, Naomi, Thomas and Christopher Parent. <br> <br>Les lived a life juxtaposed between hard physical labour learned from his time spent in the country as a farm hand and an academic life of a student and educator. This confluence developed an individual who would happily grab a shovel and plant a vegetable garden anywhere, even without prior permission, while wearing a freshly pressed suit and dress shoes. Les would transform every school office he occupied to a botanical garden. His green thumb knew no boundaries! <br>Les enjoyed playing sports, most notably hockey, which brought him joy both on the ice and in the locker room. <br>Fishing was a passion. Les would speak of his time spent fishing with friends and family with unparalleled enthusiasm. <br> <br>A celebration of life honouring Leslie Harding will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation. <br> <br>https://app-hsfdonation.heartandstroke.ca/ <br> <br>Leslie’s legacy will live on, with the countless lives he touched. He will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered. <br> <br>Gone Fishing…</div>
