Claremont, N.H. —
He was born in Claremont, N.H. on Sept. 20, 1944 the son of Arsene Joseph and Marion Eva (Diszine) Morin. Leon had attended St Mary School.
He had worked as a machinist for Joy Manufacturing and Costa Tool. He had also had his own business, Leon R. Morin Carpentry.
Leon retired from the Claremont Fire Department Hose Company as a Lieutenant after 29 years of service.
He enjoyed hunting, camping, boating, gardening and carpentry. He loved spending time with his family especially his grandchildren and great grandchildren. In his final years he spent a lot of time with his great grandson, Gage and their many discussions.
The family includes his wife, Janet (Boivin) Morin whom he married on Nov. 30, 1963; two sons, Joseph Morin and his companion, Janet Putnam of Charlestown and Jeff Morin and his wife, Mary of Claremont; two daughters, Tammy Maberry and her husband, Rich of Charlestown and Trina Morin and her fiancé, Kevin Wheeler of Lempster; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; three sisters, Theresa Kwatowski of Ludlow, Mass., Doris DeRosie and Cecile Favreau both of Feeding Hills, Mass.; also many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, siblings, Norman Morin, Irene Taylor, Francis Morin, Roland Morin, Paul Morin, Leo Morin and Philip Morin.
Visiting hours will be at the Stringer Funeral Home, 146 Broad Street in Claremont on Sunday, April 10 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
A mass of Christian burial will be held at St. Mary Church on Monday morning, April 11 at 10 a.m. with Father Shawn Therrien officiating.
Burial will follow in St. Mary Cemetery.
A potluck reception will be held at the Claremont Senior Center.
To view an online memorial or send a private message of condolence, visit www.stringerfh.com.