Leonard Bingham

Leonard P. Bingham

BELLOWS FALLS, VT Leonard P. Bingham, 81, died Sunday, July 25, at his home in Bellows Falls, surrounded by his family and friends.Leonard leaves his wife of 53 years, Pearl Doucette Bingham; his sister, Alice Kerr; three children, Pamela (Bingham) Adams, Richard P. Bingham and Edward C. Bingham; six grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, and many, many nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by his father, Carroll, his mother, Eva (Fuller), his twin sister, Loraine (Bingham) O'Conner and three brothers, Lester, Carroll and Ray.

He was born in Bellows Falls and joined the Navy when he was 18. He served for six years as a Boatswain's Mate on the aircraft carrier USS Philippine Sea during the Korean conflict. He then joined the Air Force after his discharge and served for an additional 2 years.

In 1958, he opened Bing's Barber Shop on Main Street in Bellows Falls, which he owned and operated for many years. He then worked for the Postal Service until his retirement in 1980.

The family wishes to extend its sincerest appreciation to the staff at the Veterans Hospital in White River Junction where Leonard was cared for on many occasions. We would also like to thank the Visiting Nurses Association and Hospice for their kind care in his final weeks, which allowed him to pass peacefully at his home. Finally, a special thanks the Athens Community Christian Church family that he and his wife were so happy to be a part of.

MEMORIAL NOTICE: A memorial service will be held at the Athens Community Christian Church on August 23 at 7 p.m. A burial service will be held at the Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Randolph, VT, the following day at 11 a.m.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Athens Community Christian Church, P.O. Box 7, Cambridgeport, VT, 05141 and the VT/NH Visiting Nurses Association.