BARKER, Dr Leslie Kenneth

BARKER, Dr Leslie Kenneth

BARKER, Dr Leslie Kenneth Passed away peacefully at the age of 90 on January 11, 2019.

Survived by his son Timothy (Shannon). Predeceased by his wife Beryl (December 2018) and son Andrew (2010). Grandfather to Callum, Nolan, Megan and Sarah. Beryl and Les were married 66 years, having arrived from the UK to Canada in 1961.

Les received his medical training at Keble College, Oxford University and was an avid rugby player. Les was one of the first staff doctors at Joseph Brant Hospital and set up practice on Brant Street with Dr. Andrew P. Muir. After many house calls, deliveries and surgeries he retired from family practice in 2001. He continued working at the Burlington After Hours Clinic until his 83rd birthday.

Special thanks to good friends Dr. and Mrs. Michael White and the Willowgrove LTC staff for their exceptional care.

A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, January 19, 2019 at Spencer’s at the Waterfront in Burlington from 11-3 p.m. for family and friends.

In lieu of flowers donations to the Canadian Alzheimer Society would be appreciated.