Leon A. Napert

Leon Napert, 90, of Shelburne, NH passed away on Monday, October 27, 2025 at the Androscoggin Valley Hospital in Berlin, after a period of failing health. He was born in Berlin, NH on November 19, 1934 and was the son of the late Arthur and Leda (Bedard) Napert. A graduate of Notre Dame High School class of 1954, Leon went on to serve in the United States Army, including duty in Europe. Upon his discharge, he returned to Berlin, where he worked alongside his father at White Mountain Lumber Co. where he remained for many years. He left to purchase Thibault Plumbing Co. in the early 70's and went on to work for Isaacson Structural Steel as a heavy equipment operator. Leon was a member of the VFW, enjoyed hunting, fishing and trapping, and spending time at camp in Magalloway and at Cedar Pond. Along with his wife, they spent their later years wintering in Port St. John, FL. In the summers, he could often be found in his yard in Shelburne splitting and stacking fire wood.

Leon is survived by his wife of 67 years, Jacqueline Napert, of Shelburne; his children Natalie Leveille and husband Richard of Topsham, ME, Gregory Napert and wife Sandra of Ft. Atkinson, WI, and Melissa Halle and husband Christopher of Shelburne, NH, 6 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his siblings Carmel Arsenault and Herbert Napert.

Services will be held in the spring at a date and time to be announced. Arrangements are entrusted to the Bryant Funeral Homes of Berlin & Gorham, NH. Memories and condolences may be shared online at www.bryantfuneralhome.net