Leslie

Haynes

Celebrating

The Life, The Love, The Legacy

of

Leslie "Gabby Don" Haynes

March 30th, 1939 ~ November 1st, 2018

"I have fought the good fight, I have finished my course, and I have kept the FAITH."  2 Timothy 4:7

L eslie "Mortimer Haynes was born on March 30th, 1939 in Guyana, South America, then known as British Guyana. He was the oldest boy born to Thomas and Anra Haynes. He departed this life on November 1st, 2018, after a long battle with Dementia.

He attended St. Stevens High School in Guyana, South America. and migrated to London in the early 1960's, where he studied Engineering. It was in London where he met his soon to be wife at a friend's wedding. He was united in marriage with Lynette Murray Haynes, and to this union four children were born.

Leslie was a resident of Teaneck, New Jersey for over forty-five years.  He was a "Jack of All Trades", specializing in Mechanics, Construction, and Electrician, just to name a few.

He was a well-respected member of the local community, willing to help anyone he could, and was loved and adored by many.

Leslie leaves to cherish his memories his son Leon G. Haynes of Bogota New Jersey, three daughters; Leslyn Haynes-James, Lorraine Haynes and Louanne Haynes of Teaneck New Jersey. Three brothers Dennis Haynes of Guyana, South America, Terrance Haynes of Atlanta, Georgia, and Neville Haynes of Guyana, South America. One sister, Pernela "Pam" Haynes of New Jersey, a son in law Vaughn James Sr, and a daughter in law, Lindsey Haynes, along with all their children. A host of grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, many other relatives and friends that love him dearly.