Leslie passed away peacefully with his 2 children by his side on May 7, 2020 in Victoria, BC. He was born on December 13, 1940 in Wadena, SK to Jack and Audrey Brice. Les is survived by his children Noelle (Chris) Fraser and Brent (Andrea) Brice and grandchildren Lauren and Jaime Fraser and Billy Brice and his sister Beverly (George) Carlson. He was predeceased by his brother George (Sue) Brice.
Whitey will be fondly remembered as a prolific local athlete excelling in baseball, curling, basketball and lacrosse all through school and as a young adult. Highlights included winning high school championships in curling and basketball with Vic High, winning the National Firefighters Curling Championship in 1973 and being inducted into the Victoria Sports Hall of Fame as a member of the Victoria Centennials baseball team that represented Canada at the 1970 World Championships and Pan-Am Games in Columbia.
He cofounded and was president of the Playland Curling Club in Victoria for many years. Les spent 32 years serving his community with the Oak Bay Fire Department retiring in 1997 as Assistant Chief. In retirement Les enjoyed golfing at Cordova Bay among other local courses, woodworking and watching sports from his beloved lazy boy recliner with a cold one in hand. In lieu of flowers please consider donating to the Oak Bay Firefighters Charitable Foundation. A special thank you to the staff at Mt. Tolmie Hospital for their wonderful care of Les during his final years.
A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date once larger gatherings are feasible.
For those wishing to pay their respects now, condolences may be offered below.
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Noelle, Brent and families. I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your Father. I have so many memories of “the good old days”. Us as kids on Brousson Pl” back at our house after long days at the ball park. I have so many great memories of you Dad that are treasured. Sending you all prayers, and love.
Really sorry to hear about your Dad Brent. I always liked him a lot. From Friday night basketball to seeing him at our games at Torquay and LP. Even remember him sinking 10 free throws in a row in a coaches competition!
Thinking of you and your family.
Dave
Les( Whitey) Brice was a great athlete and man. Very competitive yet always had a smile and a laugh. It was a privilege knowing Les mainly through baseball and only a few years ago seeing Les at Lambrick Pk watching games.
Les set the bar high not just for his sports but as a human being.
All the best for his family in your grief.
Condolences to the family on a great loss
I sit hear with a tear in my eye a pain my heart and a smile on my face recalling all the Fabulous times we had together! They don’t get any better than Les Brice, Left Hander and Whitey! My heartfelt sympathies go out to the Family! Gone is a Teammate, Mentor and most important, a Friend! You will never be forgotten by your Friends and Family! You’ll be missed, but always in our hearts! God Bless You! Huddy, Huddy Buddy!
So very sorry to hear of Les’ passing, and for your loss. It was so great to your Dad last summer at the ballpark! I have many great memories as kids, with our families together, and in later years, so many stories heard and shared over cold beers with our dads, talking about the good old days…rest in peace Les, and give Dad a hug from me.
I only got to meet Les once, but finally got to put a face to the wonderful stories going around the fire hall. My condolences go out to the Brice family. Sorry for your loss.
Noelle, Brent, and the rest of the Brice and Fraser families. Thinking of you as you fondly remember the best memories and joyful times in the life of Les Brice. Love to you all, Ian, Kristin, and Samantha Mitchell.
Thinking of the entire Brice family on this very sad occasion.
Anna Scolnick
Our thoughts and prayers are for the Brice family. May you find peace… Geoff and Julie Pitre