Peter William Leonard

ENFIELD - Peter W. Leonard, 35, died Aug 27, 2008, in Bangor, after a brief illness. He was born June 9, 1973, in Lincoln, the son of William and Evelyn (McLaughlin) Leonard. Peter spent his entire life with his mother in Enfield on Cold Stream Pond. He enjoyed everything about his lake home, especially swimming and boat rides. After his school years in the Brewer Regional program. Peter attended the Ed Bouchea Center, formerly Amicus for 15 years. There he participated with his friends in many activities provided by the dedicated staff.

In addition to his mother, Evelyn, he is survived by his father, William and wife, Wanda; two sisters, Theresa Vadala and Ronald of Wakefield, NH, and Catherine Leonard of Lee, NH; two nieces, Chelsea and Nicole; grandfather, James McLaughlin of Lincoln; maternal aunts and uncles, Cindy Sereyko and David of Bangor; Carol Raye and Gary, Lisa Goodwin and Brian, Angela Stanley and Rusty, Maureen Wotton and Lindy, all of Lincoln; James McLaughlin and Andrea of Hampton, NH, Frank McLaughlin and Patimah of Oswego, NY, William McLaughlin and Stephanie of Portland, Thomas McLaughlin and Wanda, Andrew McLaughlin and Kimberly, all of Lincoln; paternal aunts and uncles, Patricia Shorey and Gib of Burlington, Marie Leonard of Bangor, Margot Leonard of Enfield, CT., Vaughn Leonard and Joan, Eugene Leonard and Frances, of Enfield, David Leonard and Roberta of Maxfield, Dennis Leonard and Renate of Lincoln ans 44 cousins. He was predeceased by his grandparents, Ruth McLaughlin of Lincoln, and Frank and Odella Leonard of West Enfield, uncles, Joseph Leonard of Enfield CT, and Michael Leonard of Princeton. Peter was dearly loved by his surrogate father, Lawrence Bouchard of Lowell and his children, Joseph Bouchard and Jamie Fernald, Christopher Bouchard and Tracy, of West Enfield and all their children, who loved their "Uncle Pete." He also leaves behind Jim and Ruth Cambridge and daughter, Dannielle of Old Town, who provided daily, loving and caring support to Peter for seven years. The family wishes to extend their heartfelt thanks to all the staff members who worked so hard to enrich Peter’s life.

Friends may call from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. Friday at Clay Funeral Home, 7 Lee Road, Lincoln. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug 30, at St. Mary of Lourdes Catholic Church, Lincoln, with the Rev. Myles Cyr presiding. In lieu of flowers, please send gifts in Peter’s memory to Ed Bouchea Center, 96 Thirteenth St, Bangor, ME 04401.