‘We are a better community because of him’: Saskatoon mourns generous philanthropist
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91-year-old Leslie Dubé died on Wednesday, leaving a legacy through community support.
A Saskatoon philanthropist who donated millions to charities and hospitals in the city has died.
91-year-old Leslie Dubé died on Wednesday, leaving a legacy through community support.
Leslie was born in Wynyard. He founded the Concorde Group Corporation, starting with a fruit and vegetable distribution company, with business ventures expanding from there.
“He was a true entrepreneur, who continually pushed all of his chips into the middle and was successful,” said David Dubé, Leslie’s son.
David said his father wanted to be remembered for his work in the community.
"His second career is what he wants to be remembered for. As much as he was a titan of business, his philanthropy was his true passion in life," he said.
Leslie and his wife Irene are best known for their contributions to health care. They donated nearly $8 million to the Royal University Hospital Foundation, including $3 million to help fund the Irene and Leslie Dubé Centre for Mental Health. They played a key role in Jim Pattison Children's Hospital, with a donation of $6.5 Million.
