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           “Once upon a time” there was a beloved man of letters who loved literature, his community and all of nature around him, and who always began lectures with “once upon a time”. 

Leslie Ellenor passed away July 5, 2025, three weeks short of his 90th birthday. He was born in Dawlish, Devon, England in 1935 to parents, Methodist Minister Thomas Ellenor and Agnes. Les received his education at Ripon Grammar School, which he proudly says was founded in 670 AD. He went to St. Cuthbert College at Durham University (1954-57) and then served in Germany as a Lieutenant in the British Army (1957-59). He returned to university in 1960 to do a Diploma in Education at Oxford. He taught in England, New Zealand (Wellington College, 1962-1965) and eventually in Port Alberni, British Columbia. In 1969 Ellenor did a Masters degree in English at UBC and began teaching English from the beginning on Salmon Arm campus of Okanagan College in 1970. He taught there for 31 years.

While teaching at Alberni District Senior Secondary in 1964, he met his future wife, widow at the time, Joan. They married in 1970. Along with Joan, he is survived by three children, Susan (Andrew), Geoffrey (Megan) and Jessica; grandchildren, Rachel and Jarrad (Rhea); great-grandchildren, Eloise and Soren; sister, Janice Baird; plus nieces and nephews in the UK and New Zealand. Les is predeceased by sister and brother, Wendy and Lewis. 

His interests include cross country skiing, reading, theatre and singing in the United Church Senior Choir that sometimes included hilarious skits. Countless students remember him with fondness and gratitude, and many enjoyed running into him on his daily walks that he continued until shortly before his passing.

His incredible wealth of knowledge of Classical literature in Britain and Europe was known far and wide. He also played a role in the emerging interest in Canadian literature with the first university courses offered. He led workshops and lectures throughout BC, and was often called upon by CBC to enlighten listeners on the ancient roots of Christmas, Halloween or Easter.