Obituary of Joseph W. Leonard

Joseph W. Leonard, 64, of Woodstock, CT, died Friday, November 4, 2016, surrounded by his loving family at his home after a brief illness. He was the beloved husband of Diana (Cramer) Leonard, they were married July 18, 1998 in Ashford. He was born November 24, 1951 in Independence, LA, son of Elmo and Geneva Leonard. Joseph was employed by International Paper in Putnam, for the last 13 years, working in the Shipping Department. He was a veteran of the Vietnam War serving with the US Army. He has made his home in Woodstock since 1990, formerly of Danielson. He was a member of the Putnam VFW Post 1523. Joseph loved fishing and riding his motorcycle, and was a great cook. He also loved his dog Coco and his cat Bug. He leaves his wife Diana, his stepdaughter Kerri Campbell of GA, his three grandchildren, his mother-in-law Cheryl Blackmer of Woodstock, his brother Billy Leonard of NC. He was predeceased by his step father Mickey Fecher. Calling hours will be Saturday, November 12, 2016 from 11:00 to 1:00 PM at the Smith and Walker Funeral Home, 148 Grove Street, Putnam, CT, followed by a Memorial Service at 1:00 PM at the Funeral Home. Burial with Military Honors will follow in Union Cemetery, Moosup. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in his memory to PAWS, 240 Woodstock Ave W, Woodstock, CT 06281. Share a memory at www.smithandwalkerfh.com