Leslie L. Carley, age 80, of Arcadia, formerly of Flushing, MI, passed away Tuesday morning October 18, 2011 at the home of his son in Gladstone, MI.
Les was born June 22, 1931 to Leslie and Stella (McKenzie) Carley in Flint, MI. He graduated from Beecher High School and GMI as a tool and die maker. He later was an estimator for the tool room. Les retired from GM after 37 years of service at the Buick Plant.
Surviving are his wife of 61 years, Nancy, son, Gregory (Lynn) Carley, daughter, Caron Leland, four grandchildren, Tami (Tim) Miles, David Carley, Carley and Matthew Leland, four great grandchildren, Jaqueline and Darren Miles, and Brett and Brittany Carley, sister, Sally (Don) Lerche, brother-in-laws, Dick (Marge) Ayotte, Lloyd (Esther) Brown, sister-in-laws, Donna Pierson and Lois Sullivan, and many nieces and nephews.
Les was preceded in death by his parents, sisters, Dorothy Ayotte and Mary Lou Brown.
According to Leslie
Anonymous
To Nan & Family – We both loved Les very much and will miss him. All the good times and memories will always be with us, especially the great golf experiences he shared with Ron, the good times in Florida, and his great dry sense of humor.
Ron & Marilyn Gregor
Davison MI
Aunt Nancy & family, I am so sorry for you loss. Uncle Les was always one of my favorite uncles. He will be missed.
Danny Murphy
Flushing MI
I am so sorry for your loss. May wonderful memories and the love around you help you through this difficult days.
Julianne (Johnston) Schmidt
Linden MI
Nancy we are so sorry for your loss. He will be missed by a lot of people. My mom always talks about all the good times you all had.
Love, Joyce and Shirley Moore
Shirley Moore
Big Rapids MI
Caron, so sorry to hear of your Dad’s passing. I did not have the pleasure of meeting your Dad, but knowing you for the time I have he must have been a great father, as he raised a wonderful daughter. My thoughts are with you and your family at this time.
Julie Sweers
Burton MI