Menu
Search by Name
Search by Name
FUNERAL HOME
James Leonard Obituary
WESTBROOK -- James 'Jim' Alden Leonard Sr., 77, of Portland, passed away on Thursday, Aug. 1, 2013, peacefully in his sleep, with his family by his side after a long battle with Dementia. He was the husband of the late Mary L. (Fuller) Leonard, to whom he was wed for 46 years and who passed in 1996.
Jim was born on May 1, 1936, in Camden, the son of the late Joseph and Mary (Surette) Leonard, and grew up in Vasselboro.
He married Mary Louise Fuller in 1967. Jim was employed by Maine Cement Industries for 18 years and the Portland News Company for over 20 years.
He enjoyed doing yard work as well as anything that kept him outdoors and busy.
Jim is survived by his two sons, James 'Jimmy' Leonard Jr. and his partner Howard Young Jr. and Troy Leonard and his wife Tracy, as well as his two daughters, Debbie Pascucci and her husband John 'Scooch' and Linda Brackett. He also leaves seven grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; as well as two sisters, Mary and Gail and a brother, Martin.
He will be sadly missed by all.
There will be no services. Arrangements are under the care of Advantage Funeral Services, 981 Forest Ave., Portland. Please visit www.advantageportland.com to sign Jim's guestbook and leave condolences for his family.
James 'Jim' Alden Leonard Sr.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for James Leonard
0 Entries
Be the first to post a memory or condolences.
Make a Donation
in James Leonard's name
Memorial Events
for James Leonard
Funeral services provided by:
Advantage Funeral & Cremation Services – Portland999 Forest Avenue, Suite 1, Portland, ME 04103
How to support James's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read moreResources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read more
The Five Stages of Grief
They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.
Read moreWays to honor James Leonard's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
