Leslie Vanderzwet

Leslie Anne Vanderzwet of Canmore, formerly of Banff and

Oshawa, ON., passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family

and friends, on December 2, 2016 at the age of 51 years, after her courageous battle with ALS.

Leslie worked at the Banff Centre for 18 years as the General Manager of Conferences and was part of many organizations including, the Canmore Eagles, and the International Association of Conference Centres, just to name a few. Leslie was an avid golfer and skier and enjoyed traveling.

Leslie is survived by her partner Dennis, son Tyler,

stepdaughters Kelsey and Kylie, and her parents Lynda and Frank.

Special thanks to the doctors, nurses and staff of the

Acute Care Unit at the Canmore Hospital.

Funeral Mass was celebrated at Our Lady of the Rockies Parish, Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Canmore on Thursday, Dec. 8,2016.

A Celebration of Life gathering of friends and family took place at Blake's restaurant following the church service.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to the ALS Society of Alberta would be appreciated. http://www.alsab.ca

Services provided by Russ Reynolds and Bow River Funeral Service.