It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Leslie Allison Milton on December 7th, 2023, at the age of 61 at the Ottawa General Hospital Campus.
Leslie was born June 21, 1962, in Ottawa to Beverley and the late Douglas Milton. She is survived by her loving mother Beverley, brother Scott and Sister-in-Law Marilyn, her niece Amy Dolan (Ryan Racine), and nephews Lucas Dolan (Erika Lyall) and Wren Alexander (Matt Radway) also great nephews Liam Dolan, Cohen and Leo Racine and very close cousins Lauren and Colin Mulligan, among many others.
Leslie graduated from the University of Waterloo in 1985 with an Honours Degree in Mathematics. She worked for 35 years with GGFL accounting firm in Ottawa and retired as an associate partner in September 2018.
Leslie enjoyed travelling extensively with her whole family, especially the time she spent with her mother, throughout North America, Europe, and the Mediterranean. Leslie enjoyed cooking (especially treats for special occasions), playing cards, and Curling at the Carleton Heights Curling Club and made many friends throughout her life. Her favourite pets were cats, the most recent being Buddy.
Leslie was known for her kind heart, generosity, caring and compassion. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Parkinson’s Society of Canada or Faith Lutheran Church would be appreciated.
The wake will be held at Beechwood Cemetery and Funeral Home on Thursday February 15th , 2024 between 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM. The Celebration of Life will be on Saturday, February 17th, 2024 at 1:00 PM followed by refreshments.
A private interment of ashes will occur sometime in late Spring 2024.
Digital Guestbook
Barbara and Len Farber
Andrew katzg
It was my pleasure to have known Leslie who always maintained a cheerful outlook. Her professionalism as a CPA was outstanding. She will be greatly missed.
Sarah Tremblay
Leslie was kind, intelligent and cared deeply about her colleagues and clients. She was a wonderful teacher, mentor and advisor. I learned a lot from Leslie during the time we worked together; values and perspectives that inform my work to this day. I enjoyed hearing about her travels with her family and her curling nights, which clearly brought her a lot of joy. My sincere condolences to her family.
Lauren Alexander
My sincere condolences to the family. I had the pleasure to work with Leslie at GGFL for a number of years. Her energy was infectious and she always put a smile on my face. She will be missed dearly. Caring thoughts are with you all.
Elaine Killeen
Leslie worked with me at Maplelawn garden. She would show up early with a smile, her woven basket of tools and an eagerness to pitch in. She will be missed.
Jessel Mendes
I had the pleasure of working with Leslie at GGFL early in my career. She was an outstanding colleague and a wonderful mentor. I learned so much from her and enjoyed our time together. My sincere condolences to her family during this difficult time. She will be missed.
Eileen Hunt
I too volunteered with Leslie at the Maplelawn garden, over a number of years. She was a very dedicated gardener, always set herself a goal for that day and then with a wave and a smile she would go. While the majority of us were there on a Sunday morning, Leslie said from the start that Sunday mornings she always took her mother to church.
Michael Koch
Leslie has been a regular attendee at Faith Lutheran Church where I have known her for about 40 years. She would drive her mother Bev to and from Services and was often engaged with both business and social gatherings. We miss her already. Sincere condolences to Bev and the rest of her family.
Sid and Cally Kardash
Cally and I will always remember with gratitude all of Lesliie`s devotion to the GGFL Firm and the endless patience and attendance to our business and personal needs. She will be truly missed.
SANDRA PATERSON
So sorry to hear about Leslie passing away. My condolences to her family.
I did not know her well, but she was always very helpful and friendly, at the curling club.
Leslie was a very special person with a brilliant mind, exceptional memory and a warm and generous heart. So glad to have known her and to have had the benefits of her professional guidance for many years. Her passing is a huge loss and we send our deepest condolences to her mom and family.