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LESLEY ELLEN SISLER
Beloved wife of Lewis St. George Stubbs. Predeceased by her parents George and Berenice Sisler, survived by her brother Wm John Sisler, nephews Kieran and Warne, and niece Aiden.
Throughout her thirty-year career at The University of Winnipeg Collegiate, Lesley was recognized as an exemplary educator and mentor, and innovative academic leader. Her achievement as a student and talent as a teacher were honoured by numerous awards, including the Prime Minister's Award for Teaching Excellence. She had the distinction of being nominated by former students for a University of Manitoba teaching services award. In 2012 she was named a Fellow of United College.
Lesley was artistic and made jewelry sold at a local gallery. She had a fierce mind and brave spirit. Her life was marked by significant health challenges. She adapted to the insults of illness with pragmatism and grit.
Donations in Lesley's memory may be made to the CancerCare Manitoba Foundation or the Manitoba Kidney Foundation.
Publish Date: Jun 20, 2026
LESLEY ELLEN SISLER
Publish Date: Jun 13, 2026
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jun 13, 2026, Jun 20, 2026
Condolences & Memories (4 entries)
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Very sad to read this news. I attended the Collegiate in the early 80s and Lesley was an integral part of my experience there. She was both brilliant and fierce, an excellent educator with a quick wit and always a kind word of encouragement when needed. Over the years, I have followed the many well deserved accolades she’s received and each time was reminded of her significant impact not just on me but on so many others. My heartfelt condolences to her husband, family and all those impacted. May her memory be for a blessing. - Posted by: Glorie Averbach (Former Studenr) on: Jun 18, 2026
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My deepest condolences. I worked with Lesley at the University of Winnipeg and was part of a larger social group outside the institution. We shared many a great coffee and conversations in Tony's canteen and dinners with friends.I appreciated Lesley's strength of character, her intellect and quiet joy which was always infectious. Peace to the family - Posted by: David Hewlett (Friend and colleague) on: Jun 14, 2026
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Very sad to hear the news of Lesley’s passing. So many fond memories of Christmas dinners together growing up. Lesley had a wonderful sense of humour and was always a pleasure to be around. Sincere condolences to Lesley’s husband Lewis, brother John and all her family and friends. - Posted by: Murray Sisler (Cousin) on: Jun 13, 2026
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I attended the U of W Collegiate during the late-80's and she was the vice-principal. When I first entered, Grade 11, I had an obnoxious attitude and said a lot of irreverent things in public and she saw me to do about it at times. At that time, I was a student who went from school to school and I got a lot of singling out from my peers. I arrived at U of W Collegiate with the attitude 'nobody respects me so what do I have to lose?' Over time, she was able to show me that I can do better and be better. Even after I graduated from The Collegiate, I attended the University. We frequently crossed paths and she was happy to see me. When I graduated from the University with my BA, I gave her a card thanking her for showing me the way and believing in me. - Posted by: Jon Lewak (Former Student) on: Jun 13, 2026