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1936
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2020
Midge Leon Obituary
Manchester - Midge Leon, born on August 21, 1936 in Bronx New York, took her last breath at 5:53 p.m. on May 4, 2020 at Touchpoints, a nursing home in Farmington CT. Prior to contracting COVID-19 in April, Midge lived at Manchester Manor in Manchester CT. From 2010 to 2019, Midge lived at the Hollander House in Bridgeport, CT.
Midge passed away from COVID-19. She is survived by her daughter, Ellen Rosoff of Bridgeport CT, her son Scott Leon and his wife Cam Leon of Northampton MA, her son Neal and his wife Carie of Manchester CT. She is also survived by seven grandchildren and three great grandchildren, Stephanie Rosoff and her husband Danny Baxter, Sam Rosoff and his husband Adithya Pratama, Brian Leon and his wife Jessica and two children, Noel and Bryson, Becky Fortin and her husband Matt and son Colton, Christina Leon and her fiancé James Klingensmith, Jenna Leon and Julia Leon. She is also survived by her dearest cousins, Vicki Meisner and Barbara Hector plus many other cousins, nieces and nephews. Midge was preceded in death by her late husband Lawrence Leon, her mother and father, Seymour and Belle Moss and sister, Natalie Kutcher.
Midge spent much of her adult life living in the "quiet corner" of CT. (Putnam, Thompson and Dayville) She had two careers. First as a home health aide then as a Realtor. She owned Moss Properties in Putnam CT in the 90's. However, her primary love in life was her dogs. She owned, showed and bred Great Danes for many years. These dogs were taller than she was and outweighed her by 70 pounds at least, but that did not stop her from allowing them to sit on her lap, sleep with her and comfort her. Midge was kind hearted and wanted to be friends with everyone. She will be greatly missed.
Due to COVID-19, there will be no immediate services. A celebration of life will be held later this summer.
In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the ASPCA. https://secure.aspca.org/team/Midge-l-memorial-campaign.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Midge Leon
May 11, 2020
We were honored to meet Midge when she was our Mom's roommate in Manchester Manor. While our Mom was failing Midge was strong with a friendly smile and always words of encouragement
We shared many cups of coffee together, our Mom an iced coffee, Midge with cream and sweet & low. Midge constantly looked out for our Mom and was a strong advocate for her when at times she could not advocate for herself. Midge shared stories with us of her growing up, training dogs and life lessons.
We want to offer our family's condolences to all of you. We knew Midge for a very short time yet through that time she made us feel like we had known her forever.
She will be missed,
Janet Miller's family
Great Danes at Grandma's since the beginning.
May 10, 2020
May 10, 2020
Scott and Cam,
I just saw this on Facebook. We're so.... sorry for the loss of your mom. I lost my mom this year so I can understand first hand as to how much your heart is breaking.Both of you have been through so much this year and now you have the loss of your mom. You, Cam and the rest of your family are in our thoughts and prayers. We're here if you need us.
Love,
Wendy and Anna
Mom with Becky and Colton
Scott Leon
May 10, 2020
Mom at Becky's wedding
Scott Leon
May 10, 2020
Bye Mom! Love you!
May 9, 2020
Scott Leon
May 9, 2020
Scott Leon
May 9, 2020
Scott Leon
May 9, 2020
Scott Leon
May 9, 2020
Ellen
May 9, 2020
Bye Mom. I thought we had more time but Covid took you away from us and there was still so much I wanted to tell you... I'm so sorry. I know how afraid you were and I couldn't even hold your hand as you struggled. I can only hope that you have found your way and loved ones have called to you. I just want you to know that I love you and will miss you terribly.
Mother's Day 2014
Ellen Rosoff
May 8, 2020
Stephanie's tribute to her grandmother:
I will remember my grandmother for many things: Great Danes (she had up to 5 at one point); Tummy Tickler rides (driving fast over hills to create a rollercoaster effect ); her Dunkin order (half-n-half and 4 sweet-n-lows). This week my grandmother, along with thousands of others, died of COVID-19.I am very grateful to the brave nursing home staff at Touchpoints in Farmington CT who cared for her in her time of sickness and enabled us to say goodbye over Zoom.
Jenna's tribute to Grandma
May 8, 2020
Grace Clark Newton
May 8, 2020
I knew Midge from when Larry and she lived in out Pawcatuck neighborhood on Stillman Ave Ext. I babysat the Leon children. SHe was a classy lady then and a classy lady now. Im sure she touched the hearts of everyone she met in life. RIP Midge
Chrissy Leon
May 8, 2020
To my best friend-
I don't even know how I'm supposed to begin. All I know is this all is an understatement compared to the relationship we had. A lot of people always say about their grandparents were their best friends but mine legit was. She knew things about me that nobody else knows. She was my rock, my best friend, my shoulder to cry on- she always was there for me, no matter what is was I needed she found anyway to help. Everyone always said I was your mini and I still believe that. We were the same people. Black leggings with the accessory of dog hair. Love for all animals. Coffee at any time of day or not. High black boots with huge black purses. I can look at anything and it will remind me of you in someway. We had soooo many sleepovers where we had laughs and heart to hearts all night up until 8 months ago when you moved to the nursing home. You know so many of my secrets. And I know so many of yours. You always told me the connection we had was different from other people and you held it closest to your heart as do I. You were my diamond in all the rocks around me. My light in my life. Nobody will truely understand the relationship we had. I can list so many memories fun and sentimental but I feel like that should stay between the two of us. I don't know how I'm going to go on with life without you. I know you'll be at my wedding in spirit because you said nothing would stop you from going and I still believe that. I love you with all my heart. My world won't be the same without you, my best friend.Thank you for being the BEST grandmother and the BEST friend I could have ever been blessed with. And thank you for all the wonderful memories with you, I will never forget any of them. EVER. I'm so heartbroken. Yesterday I gained a new guardian angel. One that I will miss severely for the rest of my life. As I am down here trying to pull myself together which is hard but I know it's what you would want me to do but I just hope you are up there with all your dogs in your glory. I love you with all my heart, forever my best friend. ❤
May 8, 2020
Stephanie's instagram tribute to my mom:
This week my grandmother, Midge, along with thousands of others, died of COVID-19. *
I will remember her for many things: Great Danes (she had up to 5 at one point); Tummy Tickler rides (driving fast over hills to create a rollercoaster effect ); her Dunkin order (half-n-half and 4 sweet-n-lows). *
Midge lived her adult life in various corners of Connecticut. She was able to live independently nine of the past ten years thanks to subsidized senior housing and Medicare. Im grateful for the nursing home staff who enabled us to say goodbye over Zoom. *
This pandemic was avoidable. We deserve better. Stay home if you can. Vote for a better future
Mike Pechie
May 8, 2020
Sincere condolences to the Leon family and friends she left with fond memories.
Ellen Rosoff
May 8, 2020
Midge with Virginia, Agnes and Laurie
Erin Heneghan
May 8, 2020
Midge, Adam (Erin's son) and Betty
Erin Heneghan
May 8, 2020
Midge and Fran on Hollander House patio
Erin Heneghan
May 8, 2020
Erin Heneghan
May 8, 2020
Midge was a ray of sunshine in our community and we were so blessed to have her here while we did. She was always friendly, always fair, intelligent and engaging, loving, and had a great sense of humor. The pictures posted here in the gallery are a delight to see! Her smiling face will always be missed. Rest in Peace, dearest Midge, and love and peace to her entire extended family who she loved so deeply. -Erin at the Hollander House
Chrissy Leon
May 7, 2020
Chrissy Leon
May 7, 2020
Chrissy Leon
May 7, 2020
Mom, Ellen, Scott and Neal
Ellen Rosoff
May 7, 2020
Mom with Stephanie and Sam
Ellen Rosoff
May 7, 2020
Grandma
Scott Leon
May 7, 2020
Happy Mother's Day
Ellen Kovar
May 7, 2020
So sorry for your loss. Just thinking about her and those giant dogs makes me smile.
Us, Mom and Uncle Bob
Ellen Rosoff
May 7, 2020
Mom loved us all.
Mom with Dad and Chili
Ellen Rosoff
May 7, 2020
A life of family and dogs
Mom and Dad with Stephanie and Sam
Ellen Rosoff
May 7, 2020
Mom loved tightly!
In her element with the dogs
Ellen Rosoff
May 7, 2020
Beautiful
Ellen Rosoff
May 7, 2020
Great Grandma
Ellen Rosoff
May 7, 2020
Ellen Rosoff
May 7, 2020
She was one in a million in so many ways! Love her.
Neal Leon
May 7, 2020
Neal Leon
May 7, 2020
Neal Leon
May 7, 2020
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