My name is Don Ukens and I live in Hooker OK.  Len, as he insisted I call him, and I were pen pals.

He wrote to me regarding a letter I had published in The Writing Equipment Society Journal and we carried on a written correspondence for quite some time, writing with one of our fountain pens.

He told me about being at Fort Sill in the Army, how his wife had passed and about his stroke. 

I always enjoyed his letters.

As a result of our correspondence there will be an article in the Journal where I mention he and I writing back and forth.

I would like to contact a member of his family.

I can be reached at 620-629-6233 (cell) or PO Box 95, Hooker OK 73945.

I Knew Mr Leonard from the yarmouth antique center where we talked about antique pens he sometimes bought pens from me he was such a nice man  I have been in Florida and just found out about his passing I planned to call him just yesterday when I found out I am so sorry for your loss  Donna Hennessy  He loved his pens 

Frank and I are thinking of all of you this morning and are sorry not to be there in person for his memorial service.  Although we didn't see Leonard very often, we enjoyed our times together, and are happy that he got to spend many meaningful times with Bob and Nancy and their family.  May he rest in peace in the Lord with his beloved Cylia, and may all of your memories bring you comfort.

To the loved ones of my Uncle Leonard and Aunt Cylia.

I am sorry for your loss and know that Cylia and Leonard are together again, in the loving hands of God.  You are all in my thoughts and prayers.

I  lost my beloved Mother, Cylia's sister, Janet Mary Demers Descoteaux just a few short weeks ago and am grieving.  All her children and grand children are trying to adjust.  My family posted her Obituary in the Manchester Union Leader, as well as our local newspaper because that is where our Descoteaux side of the family grew up.  
I have many fond memories of time spent on Cape Cod with my cousins Michael, Ann, and Rita.  We moved far away and lost touch but never in my memories and love.

I have just reread the letter that Cylia wrote to me before God took her home and it will be with me always. It is a true testament of Faith and family values that Cylia and Leonard produced a large and loving family. I will always remember the exquisite wooden table that Leonard designed, crafted, and gave as a gift to my Mom and Dad. That was our family dining table for decades.

Some of my greatest memories are of the country roads near your home and learning how to pick blueberries! Playing dolls with Ann and Rita.  My prayers and love to you all.  Phyllis Ann Demers,  Pennington, NJ.

I am so sorry for your loss.  He was a great boss to work for and will be missed. 

Children of Cylia and Leonard.
So wonderful that your father lived a full life once your mother passed. I was part of the Reiki brigade who visited your mother. Your father was so welcoming and kind during these days. 
May blessings continue to rain upon you.
Peace.
brenna wilcox

My grandfather was a good man. I will miss him and our letters very much. Many memories with him are cherished. Trips to the beach, cookouts, aunt Rita's for the holidays, and 4th of July fireworks at Rock Harbor to name a few. Family was his whole world. He always sent fountain pens for Christmas and my birthday and never missed a year. They reside in a mahogany display case just the way he would've wanted. He was a smart man who raised a beautiful family. I love you Gramps. Thank you for all that you did. -Jake

Dad had many, many, words of wisdom to impart through the years.  The ones I am most mindful of "If you haven't got something nice to say, keep quiet".  I think of him whenever a bitter thought leaps into my mouth.  In 1 Corinthians 13:9 the Bible says:  Love knows no limit to its endurance, no end to its trust, no fading of its hope:  it can outlast anything.  It is, in fact, the one thing that still stands when all else has fallen.  Four simple words to hold in our hearts:  Love is the answer.  With warmest affection, your daughter, Ann. 



OBITUARY

Leonard R. Clifford

September 8, 1934 – December 29, 2018

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