Leslie Holt Stymest LOWER SACKVILLE, NS - Leslie Holt Stymest, age 74, of Lower Sackville, N.S. and Port Moody, B.C., passed away Tuesday, April 11, 2006 in New Westminster, B.C. of cardiac and kidney complications. He was born October 25, 1931, in Saint John, N.B. He enlisted in the Royal Canadian Navy at the age of 16. Les was a Veteran of the Korean War. He served aboard HMCS Huron, Bonaventure, and Iroquois naval ships. He retired from the Navy after 20 years at the rank of Petty Officer. Following his naval career, Les was employed with Department of National Defence (DND). He was a resident of Sackville for more than 38 years. In the late 1980's he also took up residency in B.C. and enjoyed living six months of the year on the West Coast. Les was predeceased by his parents, Ira and Alice (Dykeman) Stymest, and brother William (Bill), Saint John, N.B. He was also predeceased by his former wife, Therese Stymest (Ingram), Sackville. He is survived by his sister, Clare Dickson (Murray), Riverview, N.B.; sons and daughters, Michael, B.C., Debbie Hum (Norman), Halifax, Sandra, Toronto, Danny, Toronto, David (Susan), Sackville, Peter (Marlene), Sackville, Anthony (Noreen), Beaver Bank, and Greg (LeeAnne), Halifax; 13 grandchildren; one great grandson; seven nieces and nephews and extended family. He will be deeply missed by family and friends. Remains have been cremated. Visitation Monday, April 17, 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m., Atlantic Funeral Home, 125 Sackville Drive, Lower Sackville. Funeral Service 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, April 18, in St. John Vlanney Church, Lower Sackville. Reception immediately following. Burial in Oakridge Memorial Gardens. Family flowers only. Condolences may be sent to www.atlanticfuneralhomes.com