ARTHURGEORGE “BUD” LESSEL

ARTHUR GEORGE “BUD” LESSEL April 18, 1927 – November 4, 2016 Passed away peacefully at the Grand River Hospital – Freeport Site, in his 90th year. Son of the late Edwin and Flora (Glover) Lessel. Arthur was predeceased by his first wife, Elma (Wellman) Lessel; his brother, Jack Lessel; his sister, Lornie Ostrander; and his step-son Thomas Rogers. He was loved and respected by his children, Edwin Lessel (Kathy Underhill), Virginia Rogers and Philip (Kathy) Lessel and his step-daughter Mary Rogers Holmes (Aig). Arthur was the grandfather to seven wonderful grandchildren, Dylan, Peter, Brandon, Courtney, Michelle, Alexander and Emily. He will also be sadly missed by the woman who loved him for sixty years, his wife, Sally Rogers. Bud was actively engaged in social and civic functions. He had a life membership at the Young Men’s Canadian Club; he was a past President of Gyro International Club of America, Toronto Chapter; he was past President of the American Concrete Institute, Ontario Chapter; and he was past President of the Scarborough East riding of the provincial Conservative party. Bud worked in the engineering part of the construction industry. He started as a Draftsman, became a Specification Writer and eventually, for two and a half decades, a Sales Representative of structural precast, prestressed concrete and other concrete products. Arrangements have been entrusted to Gilbert MacIntyre and Son Funeral Home, Hart Chapel, 1099 Gordon St., Guelph, 519-821-5077. Cremation has taken place. A private family service will follow at a later date. Donations and online condolences may be sent at www.gilbertmacintyreandson.com –