Leon F. Smart, Jr., 80, of Nashua, passed away Thursday afternoon, August 11, 2022 after a period of declining health. His beloved wife Virginia M. (Ouellette) Smart, passed away August 5th.
Born in Nashua on September 19, 1941, he was the only child of the late Leon F. and Barbara E. (Caldwell) Smart. Educated in local schools, Leon was a graduate of Nashua High School Class of 1959.
Leon began his career as a foreman at The Bronze Craft Corporation, then worked at Coca Cola and later at Nashua Corporation.
A loving husband of 60 years to Mom, they were childhood sweethearts. Leon and Virginia had four loving children, building their home and family together. He loved classic hot rod cars and western wear. The love of his Border Collie dogs, yard, pool and the Big Silver painted rock.
In his leisure time, Leon enjoyed Target shooting with his children, sitting watching boxing together. Dancing with Mom, feeding the birds, Disney movies with his grandchildren. Rest your head softly Dad with Mom, your love story we will always carry in our hearts.
Members of his family include two sons, Ricky Lee Smart and his wife Sharon, and Kenneth Michael Smart and his girlfriend Brandy; two daughters, Leanne Barbara Barcelos and her husband Raymond, and Laurie Lynn Frenette and her husband Richard; six grandchildren, the late Ashley Nicole Drolet Barcelos, Meaghan Marie Barcelos, Kyle Jonathan Smart, Nicholas Lee Smart, Corey Frenette and Kylee Frenette; three great-grandchildren; also nieces, nephews and cousins.
There will be no formal services at this time. Donations may be made in his memory to Future in Sight, 25 Walker Street, Concord, NH 03301. To leave an online message of condolence, please visit www.farwellfuneralservice.com Arrangements are in the care of the FARWELL FUNERAL SERVICE, 18 Lock Street, Nashua.
