1934
2015
Funeral services for Leon V. Chambers, age 80 of Washington Street in Ogdensburg will be held at 1:00pm on Monday (April 20, 2015) at the Fox & Murray Funeral Home with Salvation Army Captains Timothy & Angela Shaffer co-officiating. Calling hours will be held also on Monday from 11:00am until the time of the service. Burial will be at Hillcrest Cemetery at a later date.
Surviving is his wife Martha; four sons Mark Chambers of Malone, John Chambers of Ogdensburg, William Chambers of Canton and Rodney Chambers & his wife Tracy of LaFargeville; a daughter Michelle McQueer & her husband Daniel of Hammond; 12 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; a brother Fred Chambers of Russell MA; four sisters Ida Cummings of Massena, Agnes Perry of Ogdensburg, Eleanor James and Rosemary Simmons both of Heuvelton; along with many nieces, nephews & cousins.
He was predeceased by a son Jeffrey Chambers; four brothers Burton, Clifford, Richard & Howard Chambers and three sisters Norma Brooks, Sharon Spicer & Gloria Mills.
Leon was born on December 7, 1934 in Heuvelton NY, a son of the late James & Annas (Redmond) Chambers. He attended Heuvelton Schools for his education, and later entered the United States Airforce during the Korean War. He later married Martha D. Ljongquist on September 10, 1961 at the Ogdensburg Nazarene Church.
He worked at Allios Cheese Plant in Heuvelton for a period, and later became a farm hand for many years in Lisbon, Waddington and Madrid until he retired in 1999. Leon enjoyed bowling, going for walks, jigsaw puzzles, making hats, quilting and collecting eagles. He was an avid NY Yankee fan and a past member of the Ogdensburg AmVets.
Memorial contributions can be made to the Ogdensburg Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 172, Ogdensburg, NY 13669. Condolences can also be shared online at www.foxandmurrayfuneralhome.com.
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April 9, 2015
Sorry for your loss ,it has been a long time that I have seen or heard from any of your family miss the week ends watching aunt Annie and uncle Jimmy play canasta your cousin James c Eaton with love
James C.EATON Lisle,ny
April 8, 2015
Robin Chambers
Aunt Martha , and your dear children...Ed and I are so sorry for your loss of Leon! He will always be remembered for his stories and jokes that he told of his younger days of farming. Always a conversation of the Yankees and Derek Jeter. Sometimes a man of very few words, but when he was in his talkative moods, you would hear of the back then days compared to today! Give him a puzzle and you would light up his day! And so very proud of his quilt he put together.. You will be missed Uncle Leon, but always in our heart and memories! May you rest in peace! Love Ed and Robin
April 8, 2015
Tina EATON
my condolences to the family..
April 8, 2015
Karen Alguire
Aunt Martha & family,
So very sorry for your loss. Treasure the memories they will help you through this time. Hugs to all. Karen
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