RICHARD-LEONARD-Obituary

RICHARD LEONARD

New York, New York

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LEONARD--Rev. Richard UU clergyman, civil rights activist, musician, and treasured extended-family patriarch, died peacefully on November 25, 2022, at 95. Per his wishes, he will be cremated, his ashes mingled with those of his cherished late wife, Polly Leonard, and scattered in places he loved....

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Dick was a remarkable person who had many gifts. The gift that always stood out to me is how he showed interest and enthusiasm in everyone who he met. He made people feel special and always worthwhile. He married my wife (his granddaughter) and me eleven years ago and his words of advice are still quoted today in our household. He instilled an interest in chess in our first child at the age of 5. He was always patient, and you could see joy in both of their faces when they played...