LENEHAN, John Leslie “Les”
Born Friday November 10, 1939. Passed away Wednesday September 27, 2023.
Passed away peacefully at Colac Area Health.
Dearly loved son of Mary and Michael (both dec). Loved Brother and Brother in-law of Bernadette (dec), James (dec) and Lorraine, Keith, Francis (dec), Loretto and Leo (both dec), Laurie and Ann, Noreen and Brian, Michael and Heather, Tom and Eula, Tina and Bob, Bernard (dec), Rosie, Chris and Trish, Angela and Neil, and Peter and Karen.
Much loved Uncle and Great Uncle to their families.
“A farmer to the end”
Funeral notice
Tuesday October 10, 2023
Requiem Mass for the repose of the soul of Mr. John Leslie “Les” Lenehan will be offered at St. Brendan’s Catholic Church, Corangamite Lake Road, Coragulac on Tuesday, October 10, 2023 commencing 11.00 a.m.
The Funeral will leave the Church at the conclusion of the service for the Colac Cemetery.
For those that are unable to attend, click here to view the live-stream.
Tributes
Leave a tributeMy deepest sympathy to Keith and all the Lenehan families on the loss of Les. Always enjoyed meeting him and talk about racing or whatever.
A thorough gentleman always. Rest easy LesOctober 10, 2023 8:11 pm
To the Lenehan Family,
Deepest sympathy to all with the passing of Les.
A true Gentleman that was entertaining whilst travelling In ute checking the stock.
Long life with now time for well deserved rest.
Memories will stay.
Andrew & Jo Theodore and family.October 09, 2023 6:56 pm
Deepest Sympathy to Keith, Noreen and Brian and all the Lenehan Family, Les was a true gentleman and will be missed by all . Thoughts and prayers with you all.
Paul and Michelle Jans
October 09, 2023 5:25 pm
Sincere sympathy to you Keith and family. A man who loved his land, his dairy farm come beef farm., his chooks, horses and cats. Les had a kind soul chopping wood for those in need. Nothing was ever a trouble. You were such an inspiration to us. Les we loved listening to all your stories from the old days to the many told about that missing finger. Rest in peace
Mark,Kylie, Mason,Stella and Spencer
October 08, 2023 10:33 pm
To the lenehan family our deepest sympathy s on the lost of a great neighbour over the many years we have owned the quarry les would always wave and say hello a true farmer till the end rest in peace from Steve,Phil and all the guys at coragulac quarries
October 08, 2023 6:50 pm
In the short time that I know you les I can call you my friend that’s what I’m gonna miss about you you’re welcome into your life send my love to Lenehan family at this sad time. The thing I will miss mostly about you les is our chats and feeding your cows
rest in peace les Lenehan I will be always thinking of youOctober 06, 2023 10:36 pm
Deepest sympathy to Angela, Keith, Micheal and all the Lenehan family on the passing of Les. Life long neighbour family friend and the reason we barrack for North Melbourne Bill Maryanne Emily Natalie Anna Leesa and Genevieve McGuane
October 06, 2023 10:27 am
So sorry to hear of the passing of Les. He was a lovely man and thinking of Keith & the Lenehan family at this time.
Stacey & Andrew McCarthy and family.
October 04, 2023 9:59 pm
Deepest Sympathy to Keith and the Lenehan families on the passing of Les .Our Prayers and thought are with you at this time .Les was a true gentleman 1st to put his hand up for any job for working and wood chops .The Sisters of St Brendans and others received a lot ot warmth from your effort Les you were a true blue Rest in Peace Les for all your good deeds go with you Mick and Eileen Mc Guane
October 04, 2023 9:57 pm
Our sympathies to the Lenehan family on the passing of our cousin Les.
Maree McTaggart (Farley)October 04, 2023 9:26 am
Deepest sympathy to the Lenehan family on the sad passing of Les.
Many happy memories of the years spent rounding up the cows on horse back for Saturday night milking.
An old friend and cousin sadly missed.
Leon & Helen Baggott, Coragulac.
October 03, 2023 3:49 pm
Deepest Sympathy Keith, Chris, Ange and the Lenehan Family.
Les was a true gentleman and will be missed by all.
The Embrey Family 🌸🌸😢October 03, 2023 12:57 pm
A Big Man, not in statue, Big in Heart. A Man of the land, a cattleman, a good and decent brother. You knew every inch of all the farms, every cow and every gate post. There was no challenge on the farm you could not fix. You tamed the 17.2hands thoroughbred stallion, you reconditioned the diesel engine in the red truck without any formal training, you rebuilt the 8meter west wall on the hay shed single handed. You never sought recognition for what you achieved. Humility was always one of your strongest characteristic traits.
Most of all when one needed a friend you were on the doorstep.
Big Brother to Chris, brother in law to Trish & Kathleen, loving uncle to Sara, Cameron & Emma, Amanda & JustinOctober 03, 2023 9:36 am
Sadly we say goodbye to a Gentleman and friend, " Les" Lenehan. .
Our sincere condolences to Keith and the Lenehan family.
Phil and Narelle DouglasOctober 02, 2023 8:44 pm
To the extended Lenehan family, our sincere sympathies. Les was a true gentleman and such a valuable member of the community. Michael and Karen
October 02, 2023 5:25 pm
Les we have had the pleasure of knowing you over the past 36 years both through the Knights of the Southern Cross as a brother and through business as a client and a true freind you will be greately missed
we extend our deepest sympathy to all your family may god be with you all in the sad loss of les.October 02, 2023 2:26 pm
Dear Michael, Heather, Paul, Claire, Jennifer, Suzzie, Simon & families, Keith & the rest of the Lenehan family. Thinking of you all in the loss of Les. 🌺💙 May of your treasured memories help you in the days/months/years to come. I enjoyed getting to know him while caring for Keith. Sending you all love 🩵& hugs 🤗
Fred & Barb Tucker
October 02, 2023 1:05 pm
To Noreen and Rose, and all the Lenehan family and extended family,
So sorry to hear of the passing of Les and sending deepest condolences on your sad loss. May he rest in peace.
Rosaleen Donovan (Carroll).October 02, 2023 6:24 am
May dear Leslie rest in peace, our deepest sympathy to all the Lenehan family at this sad time. Our family ties run deep and will always be remembered over many years . Your family will be remembered in prayer, take care.
Love from Ann (nee Hewitt) and David Barfoot and family.September 30, 2023 9:48 pm
Deepest sympathy to the lenehan family, on the passing of Les, think of you all, at this sad time.
September 30, 2023 3:46 pm
To the Lenehan family, especially Rose,
Please accept my sincere sympathy on the passing of Les.
Pauline Beechey.September 30, 2023 11:40 am
Deepest sympathy to the Lenehan Family our thoughts are with you at this sad time.
From Tim and Dianne Ryan and FamilySeptember 29, 2023 3:48 pm
Our deepest condolences to the Lenehan family on the sad passing of Les.
Les and our parents, Brad and Eveline Hayes, were close friends for so many years and Les has always been a part of our lives. We will miss him dreadfully, as will all those who had the good fortune to know and love such a caring, generous soul.
His stories always made us laugh and it is those times that we will remember when we think of him.
Rest In Peace Les, we will miss you.
The Hayes family from BalintoreSeptember 29, 2023 11:49 am
Our deepest sympathy to all the Lenehan family..
Such a thorough and kind gentleman. A true blue farmer.
Lesley will be very sadly missed.
We all hold very fond memories of Leslie growing up on our farms and coming to Warrnambool. Thankyou for all your hardwork and help.
God Bless. Our prayers and love are with you all.
The Baggott Family. Gold Coast. xxxxSeptember 28, 2023 10:08 pm
To Keith and all of his siblings our deepest sympathy on Les's passing
Les was a great friend and neighbor who will be truly missed . Love Donna,Peter and familySeptember 28, 2023 7:31 pm
A wonderful Uncle, Great Uncle and Great Great Uncle. Many cherished memories made on the farm with Uncle Les.
Your presence in our lives made us feel loved and cared for. You will always be loved.
Leanne Delahunty, Skylar, Nick and Alyvia.September 28, 2023 4:45 pm