Leopold Campbell

Leopold spent most of his early years in Jamaica, working on the family farm, learning agriculture and mechanical engineering. He was also blessed with a daughter, Andrea (Campbell) Brown.

In the 1950’s, he departed Jamaica to explore other parts of the world. He lived in England, Canada, and finally settled in the United States. While in England he met the love of his life, the late Linda (Dixon) Campbell and married on August 22, 1959. He and his wife Linda were then blessed with the births of 3 sons, Richard, Rodney, and Kevin.

Leo journeyed to Canada to continue his love of engineering, expanding his career as a Plastics Injection Molding Engineer. Linda and their children later joined him, living in Canada for 3 years before continuing his exploration to the United States.

In 1979, Leo and his family migrated to the U.S, creating a home in Boston, Massachusetts where he began employment in construction. Throughout his career, he worked on multiple projects in Boston such as the rehabilitation of South Station, One Financial Center, and the JFK Presidential Museum and Library. Setting the wheels in motion for retirement, his last project was as a Chief Foreman for the Central Artery Tunnel Project, also known as the “Big Dig”.

Leo and Linda were committed to the ideology of “family first”. The two nourished this belief through the tradition of their annual Christmas Breakfast, which created the reunification of family and friends each year. Leo cherished his family and friends, ensuring his attendance to countless memorable celebrations. With his open-door policy, he enjoyed meeting new people, sharing stories, eating good food, and making his famous rum punch. He was a master host to all visitors, always breaking the ice with a mixture or two. He enjoyed listening and dancing to Reggae, Jazz, R&B music, with a fondness for Aaron Neville, Freddie Fender, and of course, Bob Marley. Leo also loved to work and play in his garden, planting and nurturing everything from vegetables, fruits, flowers to exotic greenery, which he shared with all.

Leo was known for his genuine kindness, generosity, and charisma. He loved to smile, displaying his infectious laugh and humor. He was compassionate, protective, and most importantly devoted to his children. Leo was firm but fair, stern but gentle, and with his calm voice, reassured his family during challenging times. For Leo, fellowship was always on the horizon. He was the person you wanted to be around to feel the essence of love and life.

Living the American dream, he continued to expand his entrepreneurial spirit into the world of real estate. With multiple properties in his portfolio, his latest real estate ventures guided him to the sunny state of Florida with his loving wife. They eventually retired in Hernando, Florida leaving Randolph, Massachusetts. While living in Florida, Leo and Linda were both also devoted members of the Good Shepard Lutheran Church.

Leo’s legacy includes his daughter Andrea and husband Mark, and sons, Richard, Rodney, and Kevin, as well as his grandchildren Andrene, Joel, Ariana, David and Julia. He is also survived by his sister Sheila (Campbell) Bolt with husband, Rev. Crawley Bolt and their children, in addition to a host of nieces, nephews, an extended family, and friends around the world.