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Leland Knickerbocker Obituary
Leland (Lee) N. Knickerbocker, 91, of Sebastian, Fla. died July 19, 2014 at VNA Hospice House in Vero Beach, Fla. after a brief illness.
He was the eldest son of Douglas N. and Ruth (Loomis) Knickerbocker of Dalton, Mass. He graduated from Dalton High School and attended post graduate vocational school of carpentry.
After serving in the United States Marine Corps during World War II in the Pacific, he returned to Dalton where he married the former Helene Savery. He began his career as a home builder with his partner and mentor, Lyman Galusha. He furthered his career as a developer, Lee Knickerbocker, Inc. and custom built many homes in Dalton. He was a member of The First Congregational Church
(United Church of Christ) of Dalton, Mass., and donated his time and skills doing renovations to local churches. He was also a member of Dalton Rotary, and a former member of the Masonic Temple.
He loved to travel, and saw the world with Helene and his friends Harry Walton and Abbott Combes. He and Helene were very proud of their garden, sharing their bounty of fruits, vegetables and flowers with friends, neighbors and family. He and Helene relocated to Sebastian, Fla. in 1989, to enjoy the warmer winters and to be near grandchildren.
He was predeceased by his wife of 63 years, Helene, and by his son-in-law, Howie Seckendorft of Barrington.
He is survived by his brother, Gerald Knickerbocker of Brattleboro, Vt., son, Clark (Anne) Knickerbocker of Houston, Texas, daughter Patricia (Christopher) Gray of Sebastian, Fla., and daughter Kimberly Seckendorf of Barrington. He is also survived by seven grandchildren, two step grandchildren, five great grandchildren and five step great grandchildren. He will be missed by many.
A service to celebrate Lee's life will be held Wednesday, August 13, 2014 at 11 a.m., Seawinds Funeral Home in Sebastian, Fla.
In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting donations be made to: Howie's Field of Dreams, c/o Rochester Rotary Charities, P.O. Box 779, Rochester, N.H. 03867.
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Scott Knickerbocker
August 11, 2014
I will always remember going to Dalton for terrific Thanksgivings. I always looked forward to the warm greetings from my Aunt Helene and Uncle Leland.
They were all part of my wonder years growing up. Thank you.
August 8, 2014
We will always remember Leland as a kind, sympathetic, loving friend to Harry. One early morning when Harry was very ill and living with us, I heard pounding at our front door. It was your dad building a ramp so it would be easier for Harry to go out.
With our deepest sympathy, Craig and Dottie Walton
August 7, 2014
Pat,
So sorry to hear of your loss. If "chip off the ol' block" rings true, I'm sure he was a really great person!
Sincerely, Clancy West
Sally Cote
August 7, 2014
Rest in peace, dear Lee. Jerry and I will always cherish our time on Barton Hill in Dalton, and I will always fondly remember the warm summer days spent at the lake with Helene, Kim, and our late son Brian.
Fondly, Sally
August 6, 2014
To Pat and family, Im sadden for the loss of Lee. He gave me my first real job back in the late 60ths. He was a man of high integrity and a good human being. Lee will be in my prays. Pat stay strong. Gibby Rudd
August 6, 2014
Debbie Bundza-he was a great man and everything a father should be.
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