It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Lesley on February 13th, 2026, at the age of 86. Born in Strood, Kent, England. Predeceased by parents, Norman and Mary Stedman, her loving husband, Brian (2006) and sister, Shirley (2024). Loving and proud mother to Kelvin (Hillary), Vanessa (Rick), and Fraser. Wonderful and loving Nana to Mathew. She will be missed by brother Christopher (Susan), their families and all relatives in England. Lesley immigrated to Canada in 1965 with Brian.
Lesley enjoyed playing tennis, going hiking and Scottish country dancing. She volunteered her time giving tours of McMaster University campus and was active in the McMaster women’s hiking group.
Thank you to all the nurses, PSW’s support, and health care providers, especially the ladies at Right at Home, throughout Lesley’s journey. She was a great supporter and canvasser of many charities. In lieu of flowers, donations to a charity of your choice would be appreciated.
A visitation will take place at Turner Family Funeral Home, 53 Main St, Dundas, on Friday, February 20th, 2026, from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Cremation has taken place.
Always in our hearts.
Dear Vanessa and family, I am so sorry for your loss. I have such fond memories of both your parents, especially the wonderful birthday parties at your house! Thinking of you all at this sad and difficult time.
Kate (Nixon) Maclean
Vanessa and Family, I am so sorry to hear of your sad loss, I have fond memories of Lesley and the times we spent on the tennis court both paying and the 4 of us having a good laugh together.
Please accept my sincere condolences.
Avril Firth
RIP aunt Lesley. Love to the family and aunt Lesley will be sorely missed by us this side of the pond.
Mick Latto on behalf of the Latto family in England
Vanessa, Kelvin, Fraser and family,
We are thinking of you all at this difficult time and finding solace in remembering your Mum’s beauty and calmness during Christmas’s, family trips and the weddings we shared together. I can hear her saying “Ohhh Brian!” followed by her lovely laugh. I hope warm memories provide you comfort and peace in the challenging days ahead. Love and hugs, Ruth,Eric, Thomas and our extended Haddon family here on the West Coast.
Dear Kelvin, Vanessa, and Fraser,
I ,together with my three daughters, Virginia, Naomi, and Debbie are sad to
hear of your Mum’s death. Please accept our condolences.
When your family left for a sabbatical in England, we rented your house.
At the time Debbie was only 4 months old, Naomi was 3, and Virginia was 6.
I remember being amazed at how big and beautiful your house was, and we were so touched by the beautiful Christmas tree your parents had left to welcome us (we arrived a week before Christmas).There was also a fully
Stocked fridge including beer and wine. This was so thoughtful and unexpected and very comforting, since we were homesick. They also asked
their friends to come and introduce themselves, which was much appreciated.
When you all returned and we met you, we had many visits, and became friends and you and our girls were similar ages. I attended body and soul for many years at St James church as did Lesley.
We will always be grateful for your parents kindness. Sadly my husband Derek died 4 years ago, but I know he would share my feelings.
Love from Rosemary and the de Sa family
Vanessa & Family,
I am so sorry to hear about your loss of Lesley. I have many good memories of times we spent together as partners on the tennis court & also as tour guides at McMaster Medical Centre.
My heart felt sympathy,
Marilyn Brown
Vanessa and family, very sorry to hear about your loss. We are old friends and so were our mums. They danced together. Our heartfelt condolences. Laurie Salt Willmott and Sheila Salt Richards.
Latto family,
My late husband (Cam) was also taught Engineering at Mac. We shared many gourmet and other dinners with Lesley and Brian. Cam and Brian, fuelled by wine, would argue loudly! My memories of Lesley are her lovely smile and calm demeanour. Your family will have many happy memories at this sad time.