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Leon Charles Meader

Birth	:	14 Jun 1919 Vassalboro, Kennebec County, Maine, USA
Death	:	20 Nov 2009 Vienna, Kennebec County, Maine, USA
Burial	:	Franklin Cemetery, Vienna, Kennebec County, USA
Coordinate	:	44.5544014, -70.0333023
Description	:	Leon Charles Meader VIENNA -- Leon Charles Meader passed away in the early morning hours on Friday, Nov. 20, 2009, at his home with his family by his side. He was 90 years old. The son of Charles L. and Annie E. (Bigalow) Meader, he grew up in the Vienna area. He was educated in Vienna and at the age of 22 enlisted in the U. S. Army, during World War II. He was stationed in England and France. Leon received various commendations, including a Good Conduct Medal, World War II Victory Medal, European African Middle Eastern Theater Campaign Ribbon and an... Read More	Leon Charles Meader VIENNA -- Leon Charles Meader passed away in the early morning hours on Friday, Nov. 20, 2009, at his home with his family by his side. He was 90 years old. The son of Charles L. and Annie E. (Bigalow) Meader, he grew up in the Vienna area. He was educated in Vienna and at the age of 22 enlisted in the U. S. Army, during World War II. He was stationed in England and France. Leon received various commendations, including a Good Conduct Medal, World War II Victory Medal, European African Middle Eastern Theater Campaign Ribbon and an American Theater Campaign Ribbon. Upon his honorable discharge in 1945, he returned home to Vienna, and his previous employment with Maine Dowel & Skewer. He retired in 1983, after over 40 years of service. On Sept. 26, 1953, Leon married Etta B. House, of New Sharon, and they settled into their home in Vienna. It is there they raised a small family. Sadly, after 45 years of marriage, Etta lost a battle with cancer, and Leon was widowed in 1999. Leon Was an avid outdoorsman, he loved hunting and fishing. It is because of this love for the outdoors that in 1968 he became a Maine Registered Guide. When Vienna reactivated their Fire Department in 1973, Leon was on the job giving his helping hand to his community. He received the "Fireman of the Year" award in 1995. He was still considered an active member at the age of 90. You would always see his smiling face at the firefighter's meetings and most of their trainings. Leon and Etta were at the heart of many of the fundraising events, as a result of their hard work and dedication, a fire truck was dedicated in Etta's name. While Leon was unable to meet the physical demands, he was still selling Vienna F.D. raffle tickets. Leon, his brother Archie Meader and cousin Herschel Rackliff, were the top sellers many years running. This year alone, while sitting in his favorite chair, he sold more than $300 worth. Leon was a kind, loving, selfless, magnificent man. He never asked for anything, but was the first to ask if there was anything he could do for you. His home became a gathering place for family and numerous friends. You were always welcomed to stop by for a Red Sox game, or just some conversation. Leon will be greatly missed to all who had the pleasure of knowing him. He is survived by his daughter, Norma Meader, and her companion, John Freeman; stepson Gary Seamon, and his wife, Gail; his brothers, Fehlman and Archie; six grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents; his wife, Etta; his brothers, Leslie and Linwood; and his granddaughter Nikki-Jo Corson. A procession will be led by the Fire Department, to Leon's final resting place at North Vienna Cemetery, Wednesday, Nov. 25, at 1 p.m. In lieu of flowers, Leon would rather donations be made to: Vienna Fire Company, C/O Chief Lilley, P.O. Box 11, Vienna, ME 04360. Arrangements under the direction of Adams˜McFarlane Funeral & Cremation Services, 108 Court St., Farmington. Those wishing may send on-line condolences to the family through the funeral home Web site www.adamsmcfarlane.com. Published Morning Sentinel in Waterville, Maine 11/23/2009

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Leon Charles Meader death on 20 Nov 2009 in Vienna, Kennebec County, Maine, USA
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Latitude: 44.5544014
Longitude: -70.0333023

Family Members:

Parent

Charles Leslie Meader

(1885 - 1983)

Annie Edith Bigelow Meader

(1892 - 1970)

Spouse

Etta B House Meader

(1933 - 1999)

Siblings

Leslie R. Meader

(1912 - 1990)

Norman K Meader

(1914 - 1917)

Linwood Roy Meader Sr.

(1916 - 2006)

Archie Meader

(1921 - 2016)

Kenneth R Meader

(1924 - 1927)

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