LEON L. BARON

MILLINOCKET – Leon L. Baron, 72, died unexpectedly Wednesday, June 4, 2008, at a Millinocket hospital. He was born Dec. 18, 1935, in Millinocket, the son of Mark and Wiliana (Blanchette) Baron. Leon was a graduate of St. Martin of Tours Catholic High School, Class of 1954. He joined the U.S. Marine Corps after graduation and served for four years before returning to Millinocket to work at Great Northern Paper Co. Leon worked for Great Northern Paper for more than 40 years, retiring in 1994. He was a dedicated volunteer to veteran’s causes, and was passionate about proper honors being observed for veteran’s funerals. Leon was a member of Rodney Stinson Post No. 4154, D.A.V., Donald V. Henry Post No. 80 of the American Legion and Francis Elliott Post No. 4154, all in Millinocket. He will long be remembered for his sharp appearance and strict adherence in administering veteran’s honors and proper care of the American flag. In addition to his beloved wife, Joyce T. (Friel) Baron of Millinocket, Leon is survived by six children, Lee Baron of Bangor, Shelley Baron, Holly Baron, Danny Baron and his wife, Karen, Kevin Baron, and Corey Baron and his wife, Karyn; six grandchildren, three great-grandchildren; a brother, Phil Baron and his wife, Vicki, of Millinocket and their son, Jason Baron. He is also survived by his second family, sons, Chris Manzo and his significant other, Glorianne Burke, of Millinocket, and Mark Manzo and his significant other, Nicole Morrison, of Millinocket; daughter, Carla Manzo of California; two grandsons, Nick Manzo of Lisbon Falls and Kyle Manzo of Millinocket; a granddaughter, Madeline Manzo; and many fellow Marines and friends, too numerous to mention. In addition to his parents, Leon was predeceased by a brother, Mark Baron Jr. Friends are invited to visit with the family 5-8 p.m. Sunday at Lamson Funeral Home, 11 Tamarack St., Millinocket. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated 1 p.m. Monday, June 9, at St. Martin of Tours Catholic Church, 112 Maine Ave., Millinocket, with the Rev. Joel Cyr, pastor, presider. Interment, with military honors will be after at Millinocket Cemetery. Gifts in memory of Leon may be sent to Katahdin Area Support Group, 10 Field St., Millinocket, ME 04462. Messages of condolence may be expressed at www.lamsonfh.com.