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Richard Leeman Obituary
In addition to his loving wife Nancy, he is survived by daughters, Lauren Leeman of Edinburgh, Scotland and Bethany Leeman-Weil and her husband Adam of Milton; grandfather of Evangeline and Reed Leeman-Weil of Milton; brother of Louise MacVane and her husband Robert of Gray, ME; brother-in-law of Dick Smith of Mount Pleasant, NC, and Geraldine Leeman of Saco, ME; brother of the late Harold, Raymond, Henry "Duddy", and Ronald Leeman, and Ella Leeman-Smith.
Born in Portland, Maine, July 28, 1938, he was the son of the late Vickery Sumner Leeman and Mabel Susan (Ward) Leeman.
Married April 24, 1965, he was the beloved husband of more than 50 years to Nancy (Elliott) Leeman.
Dick graduated South Portland (ME) High School in 1957, and Bowdoin College in 1961, where he was Captain of Bowdoin College baseball team and a member of Psi Upsilon Fraternity.
He served our country with honor in the U.S. Army from 1961-1963, and again in the Army Reserves from 1965-1967.
He worked with Liberty Mutual Insurance Company for 38 years, and was Senior Vice President and Director, National Market Underwriting Operations before retiring.
He was an avid golfer and active member of the Country Club of Halifax. A gentleman and a gentle man, Dick was known for his intelligence, generosity, kindness, and integrity.
A funeral service will be held Wednesday, December 30, 2015, at 11 a.m. at the First Parish in Framingham Unitarian Universalist Church, 24 Vernon St., Framingham. Burial to follow in Edgell Grove Cemetery, Framingham. Visiting hours Sunday, December 27, from 2-4 and 6-8 at the Hamel, Wickens & Troupe Funeral Home, 26 Adams St., Quincy Center.
Donations in Dick's memory may be made to: MGH P.D. and Lewy Body Fund, Development Office, Attn: Shawn Fitzgibbons, 100 Cambridge Street, Suite 1310, Boston, MA 02114 or to Golf for All, P.O. Box 81246, Wellesley, MA 02481, www.golfforall.org.
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Dan Heldman
December 30, 2015
Dear Nancy, I'm sorry to learn of your loss.
It was my distinct pleasure to work with Dick for over 3 decades on various issues. He was always willing to use his intelligence and reason in an attempt to find a solution to a problem. His quick wit and sense of humor could always seem to put the correct light on any given dilemma.
It was very rewarding for me to know, and work, with him.
George Hungerford
December 27, 2015
Dear Nancy: I was so sorry to hear about your loss. I hope we can talk soon.
Joan Vierbickas
December 27, 2015
Nancy I am so deeply sorry to hear of the loss of your husband.I just read about it tonight in an email from Braintree Choral. I know how devoted you both were to each other. I will pray for you as you go thru this very difficult time.
December 27, 2015
Dear Leeman Family,
I wanted to share a memory of your father that has been a part of our family lore for 50 years: I cried and cried about your father marrying your mother because I wanted to marry him! I remember being thrilled to attend this wedding and wear a fancy dress, despite my tears. I was 4 at the time. I am happy to hear that Dick and Nancy had a long marriage! My thoughts are with you all at this time.
Lisa Lee Ashe
(daughter of Norris and Sue (Arletta) Ashe)
Our Phase 2 graduating class.
Carrie Marzec
December 27, 2015
This has been hanging in all my offices since I started at Liberty Mutual.
Carrie Marzec
December 27, 2015
December 26, 2015
Thank you for your service.
Janice Bacon
December 26, 2015
To the family, sorry for your loss. Mr. Leeman (as we called him back in the day) was a sweet heart. He always had a smile on his face and his attitude was welcoming. That's something I'll never forget.
Lorraine/Denis Goneau
December 25, 2015
It was a privilege to have known such a great individual. Lorraine and Denis
Dick and Nancy
Lorraine/Denis Goneau
December 25, 2015
TED DONAHUE
December 25, 2015
Nancy and family-- very sorry for the loss of Richard-- I met Richard in florida at spring training at Lorraine`s house.
Again very sorry for your loss of such a Wonderful and gentle man
Susan and Ted Donahue
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