Rodney H. Leach, Sr.

BARRE – Rodney H. Leach, Sr., 85, of North Barre Manor, passed away on Sunday, December 3, 2017, at the Central Vermont Medical Center in Berlin.

Born June 4, 1932, in Brookfield, he was the son of Walter and Bessie (Wild) Leach. Rodney attended elementary school in Orange and South Woodbury.

On April 16, 1957, he married Barbara Clough in South Woodbury. Following their marriage, they made their home mostly in Marshfield.

Rodney was self-employed in logging and was an equipment operator at Stebbins Dragline, Sundown Construction, Bowen Construction, Rathburn Construction, and McCullough Crushing. He was a member of the South Woodbury Church.

He enjoyed logging, woodworking, and most of all spending time with his family especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Survivors include his wife Barbara Leach of Barre; his sons Rodney Leach, Jr., and his wife, Tracie; Robert Leach and his companion Sue Cole; his daughters Diane Lewis; and Tina Campbell and her husband, Steve; eleven grandchildren; eighteen great-grandchildren; and his brother Roderick Leach.

In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his son Philip Leach; his grandson Rodney Leach, III; his brother Robert Leach; and his sisters Rachel White and Ruth Bowen.

A graveside service to honor and celebrate his life will be held at the convenience of his family at a later date.

Memorial contributions may be made to Central Vermont Home Health and Hospice, 600 Granger Road, Barre, VT 05641.