Lesley Elizabeth Maddaford (72) of Yorkton, (formerly of the Saltcoats area) beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend passed away suddenly on May 15, 2017. Lesley was born on January 5, 1945 in Worcester, England. The only child of Leslie and Kate Freestone, she was raised and educated in the Aston district. On April 20, 1963 she was united in marriage to John Maddaford of the Crescent District. The following year their daughter, Joan was born. Lesley and John farmed the Maddaford family farm for 53 years before retiring and moving into Yorkton in 2016. Very much a "no frills or fuss" type of person, she was very caring and hard working. Lesley loved farm life, the land, birds and farm animals, her favourite being horses. Tending to a large, well producing garden, beautiful flowers, baking, crocheting, participating in as well as watching curling, collecting Royal family memorabilia and catching the last episode of Coronation Street were some of her favourite activities. Family and friends were very important and a visit in person where the coffee was always on, or a nice long chat on the phone was always enjoyed. Lesley also loved to travel to Kindersley to see "the kids". Lesley was predeceased by her parents, mother and father-in-law, along with many family members and close friends. Left to mourn in her passing, husband John, daughter Joan (Art), grandchildren Kayla (Kevin), Evan, Ian (Michelle) great-granddaughter Atticus and great-grandson Lennon. Sisters-in-law, numerous nieces and nephews and many close friends. A graveside service and internment of ashes officiated by her niece Shelly Morris was held for Lesley at the Saltcoats Cemetery on May 21, 2017. At this time Lesley's family wishes to express their deepest gratitude to all who attended the memorial and all expressions of sympathy.
