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Leonard “Lenny” K. Locke
Waterville - Leonard “Lenny” Kinsley Locke, 72 passed away on Saturday December 6, 2008 after a brief illness at his home surrounded by his loving family. Lenny was born on March 10, 1936 in Natick, MA son of Maybelle (Morrill) Locke and the late Mayland Locke. He married the former Jean Hitchcock on October 8, 1961 in the Second Congregational Church, Jeffersonville, VT. Lenny had been employed for many years as a civil engineer with the Webster-Martin Engineering firm. His first love and greatest joy was from his children and grandchildren. Lenny enjoyed hunting on Laraway Mtn. always enjoying deer season with his sons and grandsons. He looked forward to his family operated annual sugar making operation. Lenny was a graduate of VT Tech class of 1964 and was the recipient of the 1994 VT Tech College alumni association Alumnus of the Year Award. He had enjoyed woodworking and was proud to have built his own home and helped with his children’s homes. He was passionate about his community serving as a selectboard member for several years for Waterville a town he respected, appreciated and loved. Lenny will be greatly missed by his many friends and family.
He is survived by: His loving wife of 47 years Jean (Hitchcock) Locke of Waterville; His Mother Maybelle Locke of Waterville; His two sons: Aaron Locke and wife Dawn of Waterville; Randall Locke and wife Linda of Waterville; His daughter Wanda Locke of Waterville; His five grandchildren: Brandi Rougier and husband Joe of Jeffersonville; Jesse, Hunter, Evan and Lea Locke all of Waterville; An “adopted” grandson Skyler Adams of Waterville; His Aunt Marion Locke of Waterville: His Uncle George Giddings of North Hyde Park; Several nieces, nephews, cousins and Two trusted companions “Pikachu” and “Foxy”.
He was also predeceased by several special aunts and uncles.
There will be no public visiting hours or services held. Inurnment will be at the convenience of the family. Memorial contributions in Lenny’s name may be made to The Waterville Town Hall Restoration Fund care of Nancy Larose P.O. Box 31 Waterville, VT 05492, a project Lenny held close to his heart and had hoped to see through to completion. Those who wish may forward their online condolences and tributes to www.awrichfuneralhomes.com (http://www.awrichfuneralhomes.com). Arrangements are by John D. Workman, A. W. Rich Funeral Home – Fairfax Chapel 1176 Main ST. Fairfax, VT 05454.