Kenneth E. Lessard

I graduated from high school with Kenny. We were on the swim team together. He was a dear friend and a great athlete. I remember his tan car with the old -fashioned tail fins. The day we graduated he came over to help me paint our house - that was Kenny (photo attached). I never saw him again after I left for the Academy, but reading the published Obit I recognized the character of the man that I knew those years ago. Robbie, I remember our days working together as lifeguards. I am sorry for...

I had the pleasure of swimming for Ken @ Fermi many moons ago. He was a great coach, teacher & human. I don’t know how he put up with all of our shenanigans My condolences to the entire family.

I extend my sincere sympathy to all of you. My husband, Bob Lengyel, coached swimming at Fermi with your dad for many years. I know he enjoyed working with your dad and would occasionally share "Ken" stories with me.

To the Lessard Family I’m thinking of all of you. I have so many great memories of swimming at Fermi, working summers with Ken, Kara and Kamaris and even some time with the crew on vacation in Myrtle Beach. He always went the extra mile to help a swimmer and many of his lessons still guide me now. Love to all of you.

I am very sorry for your loss. Ken was a terrific man and was a great role model for many kids through both teaching and coaching. He was a terrific coach that I personally learned a lot from. He will be missed.

I am so sorry for your loss. I used to work at Fitness First for years and always loved chatting with him when he came in to work out while he was walking on the treadmill.

I was saddened to read of Ken's passing. For many years, I was the swim coach at Manchester High and we had many great swim meets vs each other. Ken was well known for his good sportsmanship and care for his swimmers. Blessings to Ken! Dave Frost

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Lessards, Your Dad was the best. The only thing he loved more than sports was his family. You girls were always number 1. I feel lucky to have known him and learned from him. I am so terribly sorry for your loss. Big Kenny was the best.