| Date of Birth | February 24, 1929 |
| Passed Away | August 31, 2009 |
| Place of Residence | Lake City/Bath |
| Home State | Fl |
| Service Date | September 3, 2009 |
| Service Time | Noon |
| Service Location | Calvary Assembly of God Church |
| Interment Location | Valley View Cemetery |
LESLIE G. PARSONS
LAKE CITY, FLA./BATH-Leslie G. Parsons, 80 of Lake City, Fla. and a former resident of Bath, went to be with the Lord Monday afternoon (Aug. 31, 2009) at the M.M. Ewing Continuing Care Center in Canandaigua, after a long illness.
Born in Rochester on Feb. 24, 1929, he was a son of the late Brewster and Hazel Douglas Parsons. On April 16, 1950 he was married in Hornell to the former Dorothy McGregor, who survives.
A graduate of Avoca Central School in 1948, Leslie resided in Bradford and Bath before moving to Lakeland, Fla. in 1973 and Lake City, Fla. in 2002.
He owned the Parsons and Finney Pepsi-Cola Distribution in Bath and after his retirement he owned several used furniture stores in various areas.
Leslie was a member of the Assembly of God Church in Lakeland, Fla. where he also served as an usher.
He enjoyed horseracing and bowling.
His family includes his wife of 59 years, Dorothy; his three children, Irene (Robert) VanDelinder of Branchport, Ernestine (Grover) Seaman of Lake City, Fla. and Leslie Karl (Norma) Parsons of Minneapolis, Minn.; his nine grandchildren, Gidget, Karla, Robert, Timothy, Stefanie, Christopher, Rachel, Sarah and Naomi; his 13 great-grandchildren; his sister, Ernestine Greek of Lakeland, Fla.; also his nieces, nephews and cousins.
Besides his parents, he was also predeceased by his brother, Kenneth Samuel Parsons.
Calling hours are from 10 a.m.-noon Thursday at the Calvary Assembly of God Church in Canandaigua where a funeral service will be held following calling hours at noon Thursday, with Pastor Boock officiating. Committal services and interment will follow at Valley View Cemetery, Avoca.
Those wishing may contribute in his memory to the M.M. Ewing Continuing Care Center, 350 Parrish St., Canandaigua, NY 14424 or to the Alzheimer’s Assoc., 435 E. Henrietta Rd., Rochester, NY 14620.
Arrangements are with the Avoca Funeral Home, 22 N. Main St., Avoca.
Dorothy, I’m sorry to hear that Les has passed away but rejoice in his entrance to Heaven’s home. I can not attend the funeral because of a college meeting at the same time. We will attend the graveside service. Les was a big brother to me in HS as I was so much younger than most of the class. He was a leader in our sports team and a good friend to us all. Our prayers continue to be with you all.
As a small business owner, Les always gave me the same deals as large super markets. I always turned to Les for advise. Through his wisdom I hired one of the best employee’s I ever had. I will always remember Les as one of the most positive influences in my life.
Grampsy you are so missed. Gramm you know that you and him our a very big piece of my world. So glad I was able to have this special relationship with him. The memories from childhood to the present will always be a big light in my world.
Love Ya
Gramm
I will always remember our special times together. Grampsy and I prayed over the phone toghether, worked on crafts and went for lunch together when I visited. He always had to have his soda from the machine because it was 25 cents cheaper. I remember spending summers with my granparents and grampsy would drive that extra 1/2 mile to save 5 cents. And if I thought I was going to have the last word forget that, it was his way or no way. Grampsy sure loved his M & M’s and peanut butter. That was one of the many things grampsy and I did see eye to eye on.
To have a grandpa that prayed for me even as a baby has been a special blessing on my life. Gramps never minded me calling what ever the hour for prayer.
Grampsy you were an amazing man and I will see you in Glory!!
Karla