Obituary for Laura M. Leonard
Laura M Leonard died peacefully surrounded by the love of her family on November 6, 2021. Laura was born in Brooklyn, New York and lived most of her life in Columbus NJ. Affectionately known as “ Grammy”, her greatest joy in life was being the matriarch of the Leonard family.
She was employed as a cook for the ABC Nursery School and as an Aide at the John Hydock Elementary School, Columbus Baptist Church and the Springfield Twp. Elementary School.
Grammy’s love for her family was endless, but every once in awhile she would get the “wooden spoon” when her son’s where young.
She enjoyed traveling to Europe, sitting outside in the sunshine or reading a good book.
Cooking was very important to Grammy, and her famous meatballs were loved far and wide. Family and friends knew to go to Grammy’s house every Thursday and Sunday for Macaroni, and there was always room for one more (or ten) at the table.
Christmas time was a very special time at the Leonard home, and Grammy would start cooking for days in advance.
She was a loved by many and she will be dearly missed by all.
The daughter of the late Pasquale and Felicia (Artese) Conigliaro, she is predeceased by her beloved husband, James J. Leonard, her loving daughter-in-law, Diane Leonard, her brother and sister-in-law, Salvatore and Lillian Conigliaro.
She is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law, Michael and (Susan) Leonard, James Leonard, Phillip and (Betty) Leonard, her grandchildren, Geoffrey and(Jessie) Leonard, Michael and (Tanisha) Leonard, Kerry and (Doug) Clegg, Jeffrey and (Krista) Richardson, her great grandchildren, Noah Leonard, Logan Leonard, Charlie Leonard, Nicholas Courtney, James Leonard, Jeanie Clegg, Alex Richardson.
Donations may be made in Laura's memory to Samaritan healthcare and hospice 3906 Church Rd, Mt Laurel Township, NJ 08054.
A Celebration of Laura’s Life will be held on Friday November 12, 2021 11:00 am at the Bordentown Home for Funerals 40 Crosswicks St. Bordentown NJ 08505. Calling hours will be held Friday morning from 10:00 am ~ 11:00 am at the funeral home. Burial will follow at the Columbus Cemetery, Columbus.
Arrangements are under the direct care and supervision of Robert L. Pecht, Bordentown Home for Funerals 40 Crosswicks St. Bordentown, NJ 08505. Please go to Laura’s Book of memories page at www.Bordentownhomeforfunerals.com for arrangement information and direction, to upload a picture, make a donation or offer condolences to the family.
She was employed as a cook for the ABC Nursery School and as an Aide at the John Hydock Elementary School, Columbus Baptist Church and the Springfield Twp. Elementary School.
Grammy’s love for her family was endless, but every once in awhile she would get the “wooden spoon” when her son’s where young.
She enjoyed traveling to Europe, sitting outside in the sunshine or reading a good book.
Cooking was very important to Grammy, and her famous meatballs were loved far and wide. Family and friends knew to go to Grammy’s house every Thursday and Sunday for Macaroni, and there was always room for one more (or ten) at the table.
Christmas time was a very special time at the Leonard home, and Grammy would start cooking for days in advance.
She was a loved by many and she will be dearly missed by all.
The daughter of the late Pasquale and Felicia (Artese) Conigliaro, she is predeceased by her beloved husband, James J. Leonard, her loving daughter-in-law, Diane Leonard, her brother and sister-in-law, Salvatore and Lillian Conigliaro.
She is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law, Michael and (Susan) Leonard, James Leonard, Phillip and (Betty) Leonard, her grandchildren, Geoffrey and(Jessie) Leonard, Michael and (Tanisha) Leonard, Kerry and (Doug) Clegg, Jeffrey and (Krista) Richardson, her great grandchildren, Noah Leonard, Logan Leonard, Charlie Leonard, Nicholas Courtney, James Leonard, Jeanie Clegg, Alex Richardson.
Donations may be made in Laura's memory to Samaritan healthcare and hospice 3906 Church Rd, Mt Laurel Township, NJ 08054.
A Celebration of Laura’s Life will be held on Friday November 12, 2021 11:00 am at the Bordentown Home for Funerals 40 Crosswicks St. Bordentown NJ 08505. Calling hours will be held Friday morning from 10:00 am ~ 11:00 am at the funeral home. Burial will follow at the Columbus Cemetery, Columbus.
Arrangements are under the direct care and supervision of Robert L. Pecht, Bordentown Home for Funerals 40 Crosswicks St. Bordentown, NJ 08505. Please go to Laura’s Book of memories page at www.Bordentownhomeforfunerals.com for arrangement information and direction, to upload a picture, make a donation or offer condolences to the family.