Leonard D Chagnon

Concord Leonard D Chagnon, of Commercial St. died September 29th at the Concord Hospital following a brief illness. He was born in Pittsfield, the son of Dennis and Edna (Genest) Chagnon. He lived in Pittsfield for over 76 years and attended Pittsfield High School. Following high school he joined and served in the US Navy during the Korean Conflict. He worked in the Shoe Industry for many years. He worked as an automobile salesman for many years and had worked for Huckins Chevrolet in Pittsfield and retired from the Carlson Chrysler dealership in Concord. He was a Captain in the Pittsfield Police Department and also was a boat & safety officer for the NH Department of Safety.. He was the widow of Theresa (Riel) Chagnon who died in 2003 and members of his family include two sons, Steven Chagnon of Loudon and Matthew Chagnon of Penacook. Eight Grandchildren and 5 Great Grandchildren. A sister, Germaine Glidden of Alton. He was predeceased by a son Michael D Chagnon in 2006. He also was predeceased by two brothers, Bernard and Lawrence Chagnon. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated Friday, October 9th at 11:00 AM in Our Lady of Lourdes Church, River Road, Pittsfield followed by an urn burial, with military honors at the Floral Park Cemetery, Pittsfield. The Rev John Loughnane, Pastor will celebrate. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to The NH Veterans Home, 139 Winter St. Tilton, NH 03276 The Waters Funeral Home- Perkins & Pollard Memorial Home is assisting with arrangements. To sign an on Line guest book, log on to perkinsandpollard.com