Leslie George Tar

Leslie George Tar, 71
     RAYMOND -- Leslie George Tar, 71, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, Sept. 28, 2007.
     Born in the town of Miskolc, Hungary, he grew up in a country dominated by the German Nazis, and after World War II, by the Communist regime. After the USSR forced the end of the 1956 Hungarian Revolution, Les made a perilous escape from Budapest and came to the United States. As the East-West detente ended, he enjoyed visits to his native Hungary, although he was proud to be a naturalized U.S. citizen.
     After learning English, Les obtained a Degree in Business Administration from Oswego College in New York. He then entered the world of business and management, working a successful import-export business and later in real estate. At the time of his death, Les was working in North Windham, at Maine's Real Estate Connection.
     An avid sportsman, he was particularly proud of his hunting trips to Africa, Europe, and Alaska. Les was especially pleased to have earned his pilot's license and to be able to travel around the U.S. in his single engine aircraft, a rare model made in Europe. Later, he had amassed a collection of antique automobiles which were unfortunately destroyed by a fire in Buxton.
     To those who knew him, Les was a fine and trustworthy friend and a valued co-worker to his colleagues in the Real Estate profession. He was a friendly an outgoing man whose expertise and ready wit will be sorely missed.
     He is survived by his wife, Maria Margit Tar of Raymond; and numerous relatives and friends in the U.S. and in Hungary.
     Arrangements by Hall Funeral Home in Casco.
     Leslie George Tar