Gerald Arvid Leach Sr.

1957 - 2014

Gerald Arvid Leach Sr. obituary, 1957-2014, Hudson, NH

BORN

1957

DIED

2014

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Advantage Funeral & Cremation Services – New Hampshire

283 Hanover Street

Manchester, New Hampshire

Gerald Leach Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on May 27, 2014.

Gerald "Gerry" Arvid Leach, Sr., 56, of Hudson, NH passed away Monday, May 26, 2014 at his home with loved ones by his side. He was born December 6, 1957 in Hudson, a son of Leonard and Frances Leach. Mr. Leach lived most of his life in Hudson but had also resided in Florida and Portland, ME.

Gerry made a living working on cars, particularly auto body restoration at which he excelled. He loved the outdoors and was an avid trout fisherman. Gerry also enjoyed NASCAR, country music and was a fan of the Boston Red Sox and Bruins. He helped many people during his life and he was a very strong and protective member of his family, which meant the world to him.

He is survived by his parents; Leonard and Frances, also of Hudson, a son; Gerald Jr. ("LG") of South Carolina, five brothers; Mark, Tim, Dan, Jim and Andy, a sister; Barbara and also by numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

Visiting hours were held Saturday, May 31, 2014 from 2-4pm and 7-9pm at the St. Laurent Funeral Home, 116 Elm St., Nashua, NH. A funeral service began Saturday at 8:30pm in the funeral home.

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June 21, 2015

Lorraine Ciesielski

Sorry for your loss Fran and Lenny.

June 5, 2014

James Leach

My condolence to Gerry's family....God Bless you all..

June 5, 2014

lisa dupont

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

June 4, 2014

Lorraine Ciesielski

May 30, 2014

To the Leach Family, I am so sorry to hear of Gerry's passing. I knew Gerry since I was a small child. My prayers are with you. Regards, Ruth Holden Desmarais formerly of Hudson, NH.

May 30, 2014

Marc Belland

Fran and Lenny,
So sorry to hear of your loss.
Our condolences to you both along with your family.
Our prayers are with you .
Regards, Marc and Diane Belland

May 30, 2014

Mark, So sorry to hear of Gerry's passing. Jean and Di

May 29, 2014

To the Leach family I am truly sorry for your loss. I have know Jerry for many years and really loved him. He will be in my heart always and missed.

Thoughts and Prayer,
Janette Shanley

May 29, 2014

Pat Hamel

Mark and Family,

So sorry for your loss.

May 28, 2014

Sean Owen

Andy and family, we are so very saddened by your loss. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers. May you look back on fond, great memories for comfort during this time.

May 28, 2014

Joan DeMarco

Fran, I just heard about the loss of your son Gerry. From one mother to another, I can only imagine your pain. We aren't suppose to bury our children, My heart aches for you and your family. My prayers are with the Leach family. Joan DeMarco

May 28, 2014

Mark Davis /[email protected]

To Mark and family,
Sorry to hear of the passing of a good man.

May 28, 2014

Frances,
Sorry to hear the loss of Gerry. We are all thinking of you and the whole family.

Georgia and Gerry Mayhew
Laurie and Kelli Mayhew
Shani Gilman

May 28, 2014

Kelly Salmon

We are so sorry for your loss. We will keep your family in our prayers. Kelly, Rachel, and Dylan Salmon

May 28, 2014

Kelly Judkins

To the Leach Family, I am so sorry for your loss. I have been blessed to of had Gerry in my life. I have know Gerry for many years,however we became fishing buddy's 8 years ago. In that time, I came to love him. He had a heart of gold.
I love you my man, until we meet again!!

May 28, 2014

Laura Blaisdell

We are so sorry for the loss of your son, brother, uncle. With love, Laura, Alyssa and Sophia.

May 27, 2014

The Staff of St. Laurent Funeral Home

We wish to extend our deepest sympathies at this difficult time.

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