John E. Leonard's obituary , Passed away on June 20, 2026 in East Lyme, Connecticut

John E. Leonard

April 3, 1940 - June 20, 2026 (86 years old)

East Lyme, Connecticut

John E. Leonard's obituary , Passed away on June 20, 2026 in East Lyme, Connecticut

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Thomas L. Neilan & Sons Funeral Homes

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John E. Leonard

April 3, 1940 - June 20, 2026 (86 years old)

East Lyme, Connecticut

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John E. Leonard Obituary

John E. Leonard (East Lyme, Connecticut) passed away on June 20, 2026. John, born on April 3, 1940, shared life alongside family, friends, and others. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of John E. Leonard to show support.

He was predeceased by: his sons, Philip Leonard and Brian Knowles; his parents, Everett J. Leonard and Lauretta M. Elbert Leonard; and his siblings, Charlene, Madeline and Donald.

He is survived by: his wife Patricia Leonard; his children, Marlene Post (Dick), John Leonard (Eileen Casey), Mike Knowles (Carol) and Patrick Knowles; his grandchildren, Rachel Post, Kevin Post, Caitlyn Casey-Leonard and Philip "PJ" Casey-Leonard; and his siblings, Joe, Tom, George and Shirley. He is also survived by his children and grandchildren.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Thomas L. Neilan & Sons Funeral Homes



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