Paul Leonard, 71, New Smyrna Beach FL died November 9,2011 at Halifax Medical Center Daytona Beach. Paul served our nation in the US Navy and was a Machinists Repair Mate on the USS Fulton based in New London, CT. He and wife owned and operated The Corner Store in New Hampshire. He worked at Southern Paint for the past 12 years where he was known as "Paul the Shaker". Paul enjoyed golf. His nickname was "BigCat" for his consistent long drives. He was a member of Municipal Golf Course in New Smyrna Beach. He was a New England Patriots and Boston Red Sox fan and was a member of BPOElks Lodge 1557 Edgewater and American Legion. He is survived by his wife of 50 years Maryann, son Thomas and Sharon Leonard, daughter Tina and Frank McClary all of New Hampshire, grandchildren Andrea, Gregory McClary and Cameron, Great grandson Cameron McClary, brothers Richard and James Leonard, sisters Barbara Vigneault and Nancy Bau all of New Hampshire and mother-in-law Madeline Bean of New Smyrna Beach.
Memorial donations are requested to Hospice of Volusia 3800 Woodbriar Trail Port Orange FL 32119.
Life Celebration will be 1:00 PM Friday at Baldwin Brothers Heritage Place 1 North Causeway New Smyrna Beach.