Leo James "Herman" Marquis Sr

MARQUIS, Leo James "Herman", Sr., 86, passed away peacefully on February 20, 2010. He has now joined his beloved and recently deceased wife of 63 years, Marie "Blanche" Marquis. Leo was born in Van Buren, Maine and raised in Daigle, Maine, the eldest son of Edwin and Marie (Violette) Marquis. In his adult life, he moved to Connecticut and eventually settled his family in Amston, CT. At the age of fourteen, he attended a seminary near Quebec City where he continued his education and obtained a college degree. His commitment to his religion inspired him to be active in his church. He was the choir director at St. Anne's in Hartford. He was also appointed as the Local Commander of the Catholic War Veterans' in 1947. Concurrent with that title, he was also the County Commander and the State Vice Commander. Leo served this country during World War II. He supported his family through management positions in the oil business and through employment at Pratt and Whitney as a foreman. Leo leaves four children and their spouses, Leo Jr. and Pat, Claude and Melanie, Paulette, and Charlene and Tom O'Brien. He leaves his grandson, Ryan, and his favorite dog, Pal. He has joined four pre-deceased brothers. Three surviving siblings include Sister Therese Marquis, Maynard Marquis and Gabrielle Finnegan. Please join us in celebrating Leo's life at St. Thomas Aquinas Church, 46 No. Eagleville Rd, in Storrs, CT at 11:00 AM on March 6, 2010. Memorial contributions are suggested for St. Thomas Aquinas Church, 46 No. Eagleville Rd., Storrs, CT 06268, The American Lung Association, National Processing Center, POB 7000, Albert Lea, MN 56007, or Mansfield Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation, Recreation Dept, 100 Warren Circle, Storrs, CT 06268