Meredith---- Leander “Lee” Robert Huckins, 74, of Meredith, NH died on Sunday, December 29, 2019 at Massachusetts General Hospital. Leander was a recipient of a heart transplant over nine years ago.
Leander was born on March 7, 1945 in Laconia, NH the son of the late Robert and Muriel Huckins.
Leander was a graduate of Inter Lake’s High School class of 1964 and a graduate of the University of New Hampshire, 1966. He served the United States Army during the Vietnam Conflict. Following discharge he moved back to New Hampshire started his family and became an active member in the community. Leander was involved with various committees and organizations throughout the years; his favorite was coaching T- Ball and Little League.
Leander was lifetime member of the Meredith Center Freewill Baptist Church although for the past two decades he attended the United Baptist Church in Lakeport where he had great relationships with God and a truly great church family.
Leander was employed by Bergen and Patterson and then went on to work for the State of New Hampshire Department of Transportation until his early retirement due to health issues. He also worked a Real Estate Broker and mowed many fields with his faithful John Deere Tractor. He was an active member of the Grange. Leander enjoyed camping and traveling, he enjoyed collecting antiques, and he loved to grow beautiful Iris’s.
Leander is survived by his wife of almost fifty years, (Valentine’s Day 2020 would have been their 50th Anniversary), Sharon Huckins; his son, Timothy Huckins; his sister, Beverly Jean Huckins; his nephew, Jason Huckins; several nieces, nephews and cousins and also his extended family of West Virginia. In addition to his parents he was predeceased by Blanche Vance, June and Tom Wood; Ralph and Brenda Gibson; Scotty and Ardell Scott. He leaves his beloved cats, Sami, Peek-A-Boo and Buttons, his barn cat, Chippy, Shadow and Isabella are his feral cats.
Leander was a private person, was caring, and often time’s vocal. He was a very good hearted person and will be missed by many, he has left foot prints on the hearts of many.
Calling Hours will be held on Thursday, January 9, 2019 from 3:00pm – 7:00pm at the Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia, using the Carriage House entrance.
A Funeral Service will be held on Friday, January 10, 2020 at 11:00am at the United Baptist Church in Lakeport, 35 Park Street, Laconia, NH 03246.
For those who wish memorial contributions in Leander’s name may be made to the American Heart Association, 2 Wall St, Manchester, NH 03101 or to the United Baptist Church, 35 Park Street, Laconia NH 03246.
Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia NH, is assisting the family with the arrangements. For more information and to view an online memorial, go to www.wilkinsonbeane.com.