Harlan Allen Leach Jr.

Harlan A. Leach Jr. of Northfield passed away from cancer in his home on July 28th, 2016 surrounded by his family and loved ones. Hal was born and raised in Franklin and graduated from Franklin High School. He went on to graduate in the first class from NH Vocational Technical College with an associate's degree in industrial electronics. He worked at Sprague Electric, Material Research Furnaces and retired from General Electric.

Hal was a man who did things his way. He loved the outdoors and at one time loved to hunt and fish. He enjoyed watching thunderstorms and wildlife of all kinds. His retirement was filled with time riding his motorcycle with his wife and traveling. Throughout his life, whether his travels brought him to the next town over in NH, or Washington D.C., Lake George, Mexico and most recently on cruises, Hal always brought back stories and many photos. He loved fireworks and spent many years putting on his own firework displays with his best friend Warren. Hal will be remembered as a wonderful husband, brother, father and papa. He was a loyal friend to many and never hesitated to help others with his time.

He leaves behind his wife of 36 years, Lori Leach (Grund), his two daughters, Joslyn Darling and Candice Leach, son-in-law Michael Frantz and three grandchildren, Austin Kenney, Alexis Girouard and Elijah Frantz. He also leaves behind his brother John Leach and sister-in-law Diana Leach. He is predeceased by his parents Harlan A. "Bud" Leach Sr. and Veronica Leach (Brodeur). Visitation will be held on Saturday, August 6 from 10am to 12 noon with a celebration of Harlan’s life immediately following at 12 noon at the Bennett Funeral Home, 3 Church Street,(The Brick Building) Concord. Interment will follow at Calvary Cemetery in Penacook. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Lakes Region Humane Society, P.O. Box 655, Ossipee, NH 03864 or to the Franklin VNA & Hospice

75 Chestnut Street, Franklin, NH 03235.