Leroy G. Marden, 94, of Dartmouth passed away, Thursday, February 6, 2020 at Brandon Woods of Dartmouth. He was the husband of Mary A. (Nadeau) Marden, they were married for 72 years.
Born in Gay Head, MA, son of the late Willard M. Marden, Sr. and the late Agnes M. (Jeffers) Marden, he had lived in the Dartmouth/New Bedford area for most of his life. A veteran of WWII, he served his country in the United States Navy. Prior to retirement, he was employed by St. Luke's Hospital and had also worked in the carpentry and construction industry. Mr. Marden was a member of the Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head, MA (Aquinnah) and a Communicant of St. George Church, Westport. He enjoyed spending time with his family and watching boxing.
Including his wife, survivors are a son: Jeffrey L. Marden and his wife Patricia of Dartmouth; 2 daughters: Nancy A. Misiaszek and her husband Theodore of ME and Elaine J. Gonnville and her husband Gerard of Acushnet; a brother: Lloyd M. Marden of New Bedford; 10 grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; 3 great great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by 10 siblings.
Funeral to which relatives and friends are invited will be Tuesday, February 11, 2020 from the Potter Funeral Home at 9 AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. George Church, Westport at 10 AM.
Calling hours Monday 5 - 8 PM.
Interment in Massachusetts National Cemetery, Bourne.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to: Missionary of Charity, 556 County St., New Bedford, MA 02740.