Frances Hayden Leonard

Frances Hayden Leonard, 96, went home to be with the lord on Sunday (March 2, 2008), the birthday of her first of five daughters, at Douglas Manor in Windham, surrounded by her three devoted surviving daughters. Born in Beverly, MA on December 3, 1911, she was the daughter of the late Samuel and Mabel Frances (Hayden) Bradbury, and lived in Hartford's Southend for many years prior to moving to Rocky Hill for 38 years, spending most summers at Meig's Point. She was the soulmate and wife of the late Harry Walsh Leonard for close to 60 years prior to his death on March 17, 1998. She loved camping, watching Harry fish and being by the ocean. She passed that love of the ocean on to all of her children. She most recently lived in Colchester and Columbia before needing the special help of Douglas Manor. Frances was an active, spunky woman with a personality and wit to match. She was an active member of St. Augustine Parish in Hartford, participating in the St. Augustine's Girls Brigade and then was active in St. James Parish after she moved to Rocky Hill. Her purpose in life was primarily raising and being there for her five daughters, Joanne, Carolyn, Diane, Deborah and Bethany. Frances is survived by three daughters; Joanne Campominosi and her late husband Richard, Carolyn Jarvis and her late husband, Ernie, both of Windsor and Bethany Boivin and her husband, Gary of Columbia, a son-in-law, Robert Kotch of Marlborough, and 11 grandchildren, Robin, Steven, Matthew, Rachel, Timothy, Heidi, Stacey, Heather, Shannon, Gary, Jr. and Dominic. Francis also leaves seven great grandchildren, Jonathan, Lauren, Michael, Rebekah, Hannah, Joshua, and Micah. She was predeceased by two daughters, Diane Leonard and Debbie Kotch and a grandson Christopher. The family would like to thank Janis Schleganhauf of Columbia who helped make her final years happy and fulfilling. Francis always felt like a daughter. The family would also like to thank all the staff of Douglas Manor in Windham for all the special care they gave Frances when she needed it the most. Funeral service will be Friday March 7 at 11:30 a.m. at the D'Esopo Funeral Chapel, 277 Folly Brook Blvd, Wethersfield, CT 06109. Burial with her soulmate, with whom she believed they lived and loved together so they should be buried together, will be private at the convenience of the family. Friends may call on Friday at the funeral home one hour prior to the service from 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. Memorial donations may be made to the Columbia Volunteer Fire Dept, Rt. 66, Columbia, CT 06237. She was extremely grateful for their expertise, promptness, and skill levels they are known for. For on line expressions of sympathy please visit www.desopo.com.