Leslie Ernest Peterson

Background

Peterson, Leslie Ernest was born on November 4, 1928 in Noranda, Quebec, Canada. Son of Ernest Victor and Blanch (Marsh) Peterson.

Education

Bachelor of Arts, University Western Ontario, London, Ontario, Canada, 1952; L.T.H., Huron College, London, Ontario, Canada, 1954; honorary Doctor of Divinity, Huron College, London, Ontario, Canada, 1984; teacher's certified, North Bay Teachers College, Ontario, 1970.

Career

Priest, Diocese of Algoma, Coniston, Ontario, 1954-1958; priest, Diocese of Algoma, Elliot Lake, Ontario, 1959-1963; rural dean, Diocese of Algoma, Elliot Lake, Ontario, 1961-1963; priest, Diocese of Algoma, North Bay, 1963-1978; priest, Diocese of Algoma, Parry Sound, Ontario, 1978-1983; archdeacon, Diocese of Algoma, Parry Sound, Ontario, 1980-1983; bishop, Diocese of Algoma, Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, 1983-1994; teacher, North Bay Elementary School, 1970-1978; retired, 1994.

Achievements

• Leslie Ernest Peterson has been listed as a noteworthy Bishop by Marquis Who's Who.

Interests

• Avocations: canoeing, woodworking, gardening.

Connections

Married Yvonne Hazel Lawton, July 16, 1953. Children— Shauna Peterson Van Hoof, Tom, Jennifer Peterson Glage, Kathryn Peterson Scott, Jonathan.

Father:

Ernest Victor Peterson

Mother:

Blanch (Marsh) Peterson

Spouse:

Yvonne Hazel Lawton