WATERVILLE – It is with very heavy hearts that we have experienced the loss of our husband, father, and grandfather, Leon Paul Joler, at the age of 72. He did this without his wife’s permission.

He was born in Fairfield to Lawrence and Jeannette (Gagnon) Joler. He graduated from Winslow High School in 1971. While in high school he worked for the local IGA, then Purlac Dairy, delivering milk door to door. From there he went on to work for Oakhurst Dairy and lastly working and retiring in 2000 after 25 years, from Nissen Baking Co (IBC).

His undying love for the Boston Red Sox, Boston Bruins, and New York Giants was like no other. He was a wealth of knowledge and useless information that he kept “all right here”. He was a self taught skilled woodworker that spent many hours building many wooden projects. He loved to be in the woods cutting trees, on the water fishing, or in the truck on an “adventure”.

Leon was predeceased by his parents; his in-laws Harold and Arwilla Higgins; his sister and brother-in-law, Claire and Donald Phair; “Best Aunts Ever” aunt, Neta Morrissette and aunt, Irene Ware, uncle, Bill Morrissette, uncle, Louis Ware; sisters-in-law Nancy Cote and Lera McGray; nieces Valerie Phair and Nicole Wilkie.

He is survived by his loving wife Jeannie whom he met on a blind date, they would go on to enjoy each other for 54 years through the good times and the bad. Also left behind are his adoring daughters Lori and husband Vincent Arduini of Leicester, Mass., and Jocelyn and husband Chad Pooler of Winslow; his most precious grandchildren Riley Pooler, Garrett Pooler, Jordan Clarke, and Connor LeBlanc; his only brother, James Joler and wife Linda; wonderful cousins Jean Morrissette and Bill Morrissette and wife Dodie; amazing nieces Missy Dorr, Michelle Joler-Labbe, and Danielle Lazcano; remarkable nephews Jeremy Lagasse, Marc Cote, Ben Jandreau, Tyler Jandreau, and Mike Cote; special goddaughter, Melissa Morrissette. He also leaves behind many great neighbors and friends that held a special place in his heart. Also, but not forgotten, his baby girl, Fenway.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Tuesday Sept. 26 at 11 a.m. at Notre Dame Church, Silver St., Waterville.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at http://www.VeilleuxFuneralHome.com for the Joler family.

Arrangements are under the care and direction of Veilleux and Redington Funeral Home.

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