Dr. Leslie R. "Les" Cohen, a resident of West Bloomfield, Michigan, died on November 23rd, 2024 at the age of 73. Funeral services arranged by The Dorfman Chapel.

Location of Service:

Out of area

Date of Service:

Tuesday November 26th, 2024

Time of Service:

12:00 Noon  

Interment at:

Waldheim Cemetery- Forest Park, IL

Shiva Information:

No local shiva will be held.  

Charitable contributions:

The Jackson Laboratory
600 Main Street
Bar Harbor, ME 04609-1522 US
Phone: 1-800-474-9880

or to the Pritzker School of Medicine
The University of Chicago Medicine
5841 S. Maryland Avenue
Chicago, IL 60637
Phone: 773-702-1000  

Family Members:

Beloved husband of 52 years to Francine Cohen. Dear father of Daniel (Shana) Cohen and Andrea (Jared) Charrette. Proud grandfather of Eli, Zoey, and Eliana. Cherished brother of Marla (the late John) Ashford and Mitchell (Beth Mcelroy) Cohen. Fond uncle of Ilana (Steven) Dorsey, Michael (Allie) Brandwein, and Mark (Jiwan) Brandwein.

Les graduated as valedictorian of Niles North High School (Class of ’69). In the summer of ’68, he was a research student at the Jackson Laboratory in Bar Harbor, ME solidifying his desire to join the medical profession. After attending The Johns Hopkins University, the University of Chicago, as well as the Pritzker School of Medicine, he became a physician, specializing in radiology. He began his practice in 1980 in Flint, Michigan, where he also served as an Assistant Clinical Professor at Michigan State University, mentoring and sharing his expertise in interventional angiography.

In 1988, Les was appointed Chairman of the Imaging Department at Sturdy Memorial Hospital in Attleboro, MA, a position he held with dedication for 20 years. After an impressive 43 years in practice, Les retired in December 2023, leaving behind a legacy of excellence in his field.

Les and Fran raised their family in Warwick, Rhode Island. They were privileged to own a boat that allowed them to travel to Cape Cod and the Islands, Long Island, and Connecticut.

Les was an avid golfer, competitive tennis player, avid sports fan, loved poker and backgammon. He loved reading both fiction and nonfiction. Les took great pride in his family's closeness. He will always be a part of their soul and hold a special place in the hearts of all who were honored to call him a friend.  

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