Leon F. Barlow
Died: Fri Apr 13, 2012
Visitation
5:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Wed Apr 18, 2012
Location: Charles F. Dewhirst Funeral Home
Funeral Service
10:00 AM Thu Apr 19, 2012
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Leon F. Barlow, 89 years old,, left this life on earth, Friday, April 13th at home surrounded by his loving family. He was a life long member of the First Church Congregational, Methuen, Ma..
Leon worked for Essex County for over thirty years and retired as a dairy herdsman.
He took great pride in sharing his love and knowledge for animals, farming, fishing and everything else that involved being outdoors. Nothing made Leon happier than being with his family and sharing his favorite stories. His grandchildren were Leon's most prized rewards in life and he celebrated their life's everyday and was most thankful for them.
Leon was a well known dairy herdsman who showed cattle and dairy animals at most fairs throughout New England. He was especially proud of winning “Best of Breed” at Eastern States Exposition in Springfield, Mass.. He was a strong advocate that all children should have a pet because "animals love unconditionally”.
He was so grateful for the opportunity to share his knowledge of agriculture and farming with the many students that passed through his life while being employed by Essex County. He was so proud when students would return to see him or to visit him at his residence.
Leon was a fine woodcarver and carpenter. He enjoyed hunting and fishing and simply walking in the woods and was a life time member of the Canobie Rod & Gun Club of Salem, New Hampshire. He spent many hours watching red tail hawks circling and soaring over fields where he would marvel at how gracefully they rode the upper air currents.
Leon married Elsie L. ( Arnold ) in 1945 and they would of celebrated their 67th wedding anniversary this coming May. They raised three children, son Allan H., and his wife Roberta (Eichhorn) of Windham, NH, son Robert L. (predeceased), and daughter Barbara J. and her husband Robert J. Robidoux, of Methuen, Ma.. Leon was blessed with seven grandchildren: Amy ( Barlow )Kunicki and husband Rick of Dracut, Ma.,USAF Captain Eric A. Barlow and wife Rio, of Girdwood, Alaska, Christopher and Scott W. Barlow of Windham, NH, Jason M., Michael A., Taylor R. Robidoux and his girlfriend Michelle Olson and her son Khalil all of Methuen, Ma. and three great grandchildren, Cecily, Brennan, and Caleb Kunicki and many nieces and nephews.
Calling hours will be on Wednesday April 18, 2012 from 5 to 8 pm at The Charles F. Dewhirst Funeral Home, 80 Broadway, Methuen. Funeral services will be on Thursday April 19 at 10:00 am in First Church Congregational, 26 Pleasant Street, Methuen. Burial will be in Elmwood Cemetery, Methuen. The family is requesting that donations be made to First Church Congregational, Organ Restoration Fund, 26 Pleasant Street, Methuen, Massachusetts 01844.
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Maria Waldron
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Posted Tue April 17, 2012
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I was so sorry to hear of Leon''s passing. Reading his obituary, he had a wonderful life and what a love story being married almost 67 years!! I am sure he was so proud of his family and grandchildren. They are all wonderful people. God Bless all of you. Please let us know if there is something we can do for you.
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Barbara Homewood
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Posted Tue April 17, 2012
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So sorry to hear of your loss. Thoughts and prayers are with you.
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Pam Kiley
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Posted Tue April 17, 2012
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You will be sadly missed Mr.B You were a wonderful man with a warm smile and loving heart. To know you was a true blessing for me. You were a wonderful friend to my Dad and loved by my whole family. You always will hold a place in my heart . God Bless you and your wonderful Family. My deepest sympthy Pam Kiley
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Francesca
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Posted Tue April 17, 2012
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We are sorry to hear about your loss. Our thoughts and prayers go out to your families. If anyone needs anything/help please let us know. Amy hang in there--you are in our thoughts.
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Paul & Maureen Sharrock
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Posted Tue April 17, 2012
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Dear Barbara
Maureen and I express our deepest sympathies to you and your family at this time of greast loss.
God bless,
Paul & Maurreen
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Susan McAllister
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Posted Tue April 17, 2012
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Aunt Elise and the family. Our family has lost someone very special. I can see his smiles and his stories. He will be missed but not forgotten.
I know he will be watching over you.
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Glenn Witkum
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Posted Wed April 18, 2012
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Barbara and Bob,
So sorry to hear of your loss. What an amazing read of Leon's life. He was all about working hard for the family and truly enjoyed the outdoors.
I loved reading about watching the hawks soar. I can clearly see where your hard work ethic originated and I hope you take some comfort in knowing that he is soaring now and watching over his beloved family.
My deepest sympathy,
Glenn Witkum
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Jean Eichhorn
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Posted Wed April 18, 2012
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Elsie, Allan, Barbara and all,
I wish I could attend the services tomorrow. I have a backhoe planned for the morning and cannot leave here. I too will miss Leon a great deal. Knowing he was around just made something feel right with the world. His gentle soul will be greatly missed by many well beyond the family.
My love to you all, Sunny
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Stephen, Emily & Stevie Doherty
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Posted Wed April 18, 2012
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Aunt Elsie, Alan, Barbara & Family,
We are so sorry for your loss. I'll miss visiting with Uncle Leon in his shop and hearing of the latest squirrel adventures he saw. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
With love,
Steve, Em, and Stevie
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Agnes Bohne
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Posted Thu April 19, 2012
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So Sorry for your loss Elsie., God Bless.
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Jeff Day
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Posted Thu April 19, 2012
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We are so sorry to hear this news. I know my brothers and I remember many Thanksgivings fondly and time with Leon around the Barlow''s table. Our thoughts are with Elsie and Al and Barbara and entire family. Love to all of you as you celebrate his life and legacy and time with each other. Jeff Day, Erin Brady, Quin, and Phoebe (Pittsburgh, PA)
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Brenda (Mawson) Hyland
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Posted Wed April 25, 2012
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My deepest condolences to the entire Barlow family whom I have known for years. Mr Barlow was always known as a very thoughtful man. I remember that he had the best wooden boat ever on Newfound Lake, we all loved and miss the times on the lake. May he visit my mom and dad in heaven and take of them until we can meet again.
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Kevin & Valerie Wilson
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Posted Tue May 08, 2012
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To all the Barlow family: My Mother & I are very sad to hear of Leon's passing!
(I did not know of Leon's passing to very recently.) Leon was the finest man I ever knew! He was always there to help my Grandmother and myself! Yet he would very rarely ask for help!(He did not want put anyone out!) I had known him my whole life.He had so much knowledge! and he was always there for me and anyone who needed any help! He never had a bad word to say about anyone! He was the such a kind and loving, and thoughtful man!! My Mother and I loved Leon!! and I will miss him very much!!
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