Leon G. Owen

CONCORD – Leon G. Owen, 82, of Concord, N.H., left the world too soon on Friday, July 8, 2022, after a short period of declining health. Lee passed away in the arms of his loving wife, Monique Marquis Owen, while celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary at Le Chateau Frontenac in Québec City, where they originally spent their honeymoon. Lee was born on September 14, 1939, in West Stewartstown, and was raised in Colebrook before moving to Concord in 1963. He proudly served his country in the Army as a Specialist 4th Class. Lee graduated from New Hampshire College and was an accountant with Anderson and Cloues for 43 years, retiring in 2006. Lee was a parishioner at the Immaculate Heart of Mary Church and was active in many organizations, including the National Society of Accountants, Jaycees, Greater Concord Mental Health/Riverbend, IHM Christian Servants, Boy Scouts of America, Concord Boys & Girls Club, and the Colebrook American Legion. Lee was instrumental in bringing the Babe Ruth World Series to Concord and was involved in all areas of youth sports for his four children. He loved the Patriots, Bruins, Celtics, Red Sox, and, yes, sometimes, the Yankees. Lee was very supportive and encouraging of his devoted wife Monique, who owned and operated The Chandler Shop in downtown Concord. Lee watched and cheered on his children in their many endeavors, including his daughter Debra, a practicing attorney who bought, and continues to operate, his 83 Clinton Street office building; his son Mark, who became an Eagle Scout and has won many world-class horse shows; his son Scott, who has coached state championship high school baseball teams; and his daughter Melissa, who played college division one field hockey. He was a huge supporter of his seven grandchildren and enjoyed watching them play game after game, rarely missing one. Lee was an avid skier and enjoyed rounds of golf. Lee and Monique raised their children in Concord and spent time in Colebrook and East Hereford, Québec. They enjoyed attending conventions, cruises, and vacations including Hawaii, Europe, York Beach, Cape Cod, and Jenness Pond, as well as spending precious time at the dream-come-true family home in Stewartstown. In addition to his wife Monique, he leaves behind his four children, Debra Stanley (Tom) of Ruskin, FL; Mark Owen (David) of Derry, NH; Scott Owen (Laura) of Concord, NH; and Melissa Webber (John) of Bow, NH; along with his most precious grandchildren, Cameron (Celeste and baby to be), Madison (Drew), Jocelyn, Owen, Griffin, Annabelle, and Patrick. Lee was predeceased by his parents, Holman and Mildred Owen, and his sister Jerane Firimonte. He is survived by his siste Nyla Richards (Charles) and her sons Todd and Jason, as well as their families; his brother-in-law Pete Firimonte, and Kelly Monahan Owen. He also leaves behind his wife’s large Marquis family, several godchildren, as well as many close friends with whom he shared countless good times. Lee was a deeply dedicated and caring husband, father, papa, brother, and friend to so many. He enjoyed everything about life and life itself. His proudest accomplishments are represented in the time spent with his wife, children, and grandchildren. He will be missed dearly and beyond words. Calling hours will be held on Friday, July 15, from 4 to 7 p.m. at Waters Funeral Home, 50 South Main Street, Concord, NH; and on Sunday, July 17, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Jenkins & Newman Funeral Home, 103 Main St, Colebrook, NH. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Monday, July 18, at 11 a.m. at St. Brendan’s Catholic Church, 55 Pleasant Street, Cole-brook, NH, where he married Monique sixty years ago on July 21, 1962. A burial service will immediately follow at the Cole-brook Village Cemetery with military honors. Expressions of sympathy in memory of Lee may be made to the Concord Boys & Girls Club, 56 Bradley Street, Concord NH, 03301; or to Boy Scout Troop 88, St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Attn: Troop 88, 21 Centre Street, Concord, NH, 03301; or to the charity of your choice. To share a memory or offer a condolence, please visit www.WatersFuneralHomeConcord.com or www.jenkinsnewman.com. Arrangements are entrusted to the care of both Waters Funeral Home in Concord and Jenkins & Newman Funeral Home in Colebrook.

Leon G. Owen

September 14, 1939 - July 8, 2022