Thomas Leslie Irish (Les)
July 22 1930 to April 19 2023
Les, the second son of parents James Stanton Irish and Hannah Jane Irish (Kelly; she went by Jennie) was born at his Grandparents farm at Rose Island. He was 5 years younger than his brother Delbert and they were best friends all their lives.
The family moved to Millbridge, Ontario when James went to work at Armstrong's Mill at Carson Lake. The " Irish Boys" as they became known, went to work at Armstrong's Mill when Les turned 16, and remained there until it closed. He then went to work at Wilberforce Veneer Plant for 30 years.
The Irish Boys lived in their house in Millbridge until 2013. While there, they worked, crafted and visited with friends.
In 2013, they were talked into moving to an apartment in Madoc where Les continued to cook for Delbert and himself. Due to failing health, they moved to Caressant Care Nursing Home in Marmora in April of 2019 where they remained until they passed away - Delbert on January 19, 2023 and Les on April 19, 2023.
Les was predeceased by his parents and brother Delbert.
He will be remembered by his cousin Gayle (Darwin) Weichenthal, his friends, the staff at Caressant Care, Sandra Peters, and long time friend Oscar Anderson who knew the Irish Boys for 84 years.
We, the Irish Boys' friends, would like to thank Dr C and the Marmora Caressant Care staff for taking such excellent care of both Delbert and Les for the last four years. A special Thank You to Sherrie Fluke who became like a daughter to Les.
Visitation will be held at Rushnell Funeral Home,112 Durham St. S., Madoc on Thursday, May 11, 2023 from 10 am to 11 am. Service to follow at 11 am. Reverend Janice Chrysler officiating. Following the Funeral Service, The Irish Boys will be interred in the St Andrew's Cemetery, Coe Hill where their parents are buried. Online condolences: rushnell.com