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BORN
9/6/1945
DIED
7/17/2025
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Leland Balch Obituary
He was employed at The Day as a compositor.
Mr. Balch was predeceased by his wife, Ann Balch.
Funeral arrangements are pending and will be announced in a future edition of The Day. The Thomas L. Neilan & Sons Funeral Home, 12 Ocean Avenue, New London is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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for Leland Balch
Sponsored by Thomas L. Neilan & Sons Funeral Home - New London.
5 Entries
Victoria Schaen
July 23, 2025
Fly high grandpa
Ralph Daniels
July 21, 2025
Going to miss the passing of a dear old friend, spent many a nite at The Day putting the paper to bed with my good friend Lee, we spent many good times together over the years, a true personality, he will be missed, rest in peace my friend.....
john w devine
July 21, 2025
He was a great guy an amazing friend and a consummate Yankee Fan ... My condolences
Harold Hanka
July 20, 2025
Worked with Lee at the Day, always a professional.
Phyllis Dietrich
July 20, 2025
Condolences Leah , Jeff and families .
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