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John A. Leonard

WEST SUFFIELD, CT – John A. “Jack” Leonard, 77, of West Suffield, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 20, 2012 at St. Francis Hospital. Born in Johnstown, PA to the late James and Helena (Dollard) Leonard.
He earned his Bachelors degree in Engineering from the University of Pittsburgh, his Masters degree from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, and completed a PhD from UCONN. He came to Windsor Locks in 1959 to work at Hamilton Standard in the Space and Sea Systems division and has been a West Suffield resident for the last 40 years. A member of Our Lady of the Lake Church in Southwick, he was also a member of the Knights of Columbus in Southwick, and the Sons of Erin in Westfield. A lifelong pilot and flight instructor, Jack received recognition for carrying multi-aviation licensure. He was extremely proud and honored to be a QB, as a member of the Quiet Birdmen-Hartford Hanger. He enjoyed golfing and was an avid Pittsburgh Steelers fan, but his greatest joy was raising his beloved daughters and granddaughters.
He is survived by his daughters, Laura L. Estan of Hull, MA and Brenda L. Leonard of Windsor; his granddaughter’s Heather A. Estan of Cambridge, MA and Sara K. Estan of Hull, MA; his sister, Madeline Keifline and her husband James of Cameron, WVA; his brother, Louis James Leonard and his wife Roberta of Littleton, CO; his former wife and companion Mary Ann Townsend; and his beloved golden retriever Bailey.
A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, October 27th at Our Lady of the Lake Church, 224 Sheep Pasture Road, Southwick, MA. The family will receive friends prior to the service on Saturday at the Hayes Huling & Carmon Funeral Home, 364 Salmon Brook Street, Granby from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Burial will be at the convenience of the family.
Memorial donations may be made in Jack’s name to the Sons of Erin Colleen Scholarship, c/o The Sons of Erin, 22 William Street, Westfield, MA 01085.
For online condolences please visit www.carmonfuneralhome.com
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