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Leon L. Ellsworth, 87, of Belmont died Thursday, Sept. 3, 2015, at Genesis Healthcare in Laconia.
Leon was born on Jan. 3, 1928, in Belmont to parents Everett Ellsworth and Ethel (Hilliard) Ellsworth.
After spending time as a Merchant Marine, Leon made a career working as a carpenter and later established and sold the Lakes Region Dock Co., which still operates in Belmont.
When he wasn't working hard, Leon enjoyed immersing himself in the outdoors, going fishing, clamming, camping and working in his garden. While not adventuring in the outdoors or walking to visit friends, you would probably have found Leon in his kitchen whipping up a batch of fudge or a pan of brownies.
Leon will be missed among his many friends and relatives, but will be remembered as someone who would walk miles for a friendly visit and never failed to suggest a trip to the park or a piece of candy to treat a grandchild.
Leon is survived by his brother, William "Billy" Ellsworth; his children, Karen Kimball of Massachusetts, Lisa Ellsworth of New Hampshire, Dwight Ellsworth of New Hampshire, Stacy Santos of Rhode Island, Linda Place of New Hampshire, and Leon Ellsworth Jr. of New Hampshire. Leon is also survived by several nieces and nephews, along with many grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren.
Leon is predeceased by his wife of 25 years, Lorraine (Lacroix) Ellsworth; a daughter, Sandra (Ellsworth) Burby, late of South Carolina; his brothers June Ellsworth, Raymond Ellsworth and Wendell Ellsworth; and his sisters, Ruth (Ellsworth) Hillierd, late of New Hampshire, and Bernice (Ellsworth) Miller, late of Massachusetts. |