Leonard J. Charbonneau

WINCHENDON - Leonard J. Charbonneau of Winchendon died peacefully at home Wednesday, March 1, 2017.

He was born in Springfield, MA, the son of Leonard Charbonneau and Gladys (Fisher) Michaud.

Leonard was a heavy equipment operator for Winchendon Highway Department, Roger Dines Construction and retired from Pitcherville Sand and Gravel.  He was a lifetime member of Winchendon Rod and Gun Club and enjoyed salt water fishing, cooking and spending time with his family and dog, Andy.

He leaves his wife of 55 years, Angeline (Agnelli) Charbonneau; two daughters, Brenda Hamel and her husband Denis of Otter River and Karen Parks and her husband Corey of Winchendon; two sons, Leonard Charbonneau and his wife Cheryl of Templeton and Brian Charbonneau and his wife Tamie of Winchendon; eight grandchildren, Amanda Hamel of Otter River, Ryan and Karisa Bussiere of TN, Trevor LaPerle of Winchendon, Jacqueline Bussiere of Winchendon, Chad Charbonneau of Templeton, Kyle Charbonneau and his wife Vanessa of Templeton, Cody Charbonneau of Winchendon and James and Maryssa Charbonneau of Athol.  He also leaves six great grandchildren, Ava, Dawson, Alexis, Joseph, Anthony and Blake; seven brothers and sisters, Gladys Charbonneau of CN, Ellen and Paul LeClair of Holyoke, George and Christine Michaud of Georgia, Hector Michaud of New Hampshire, Michael and Tess Michaud of Winchendon, Betty Ann Michaud of Worcester and Brenda Ann Michaud of FL.  He was predeceased by a sister Carol Higgins of Winchendon.  Leonard also leaves many nieces and nephews and a very special friend Richard "Dick" Caron.

At the request of the family, there will be no calling hours or service.

Memorial donations may be made to GVNA Hospice 34 Pearly Lane, Gardner, MA 01440 or to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

Stone-Ladeau Funeral Home, 343 Central Street, Winchendon is directing arrangements.

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