WATERBURY- It is with heavy hearts that the family of Leonard Boutote, age 80, shares the news of the unexpected passing of their beloved father, brother, grandfather, and uncle on Thursday, October 8th 2026, at Saint Francis Hospital.

Leonard was born on June 29, 1946, in Fort Kent, Maine, the son of the late Leonid and Mary (Caron) Boutote. Leonard proudly served his country in the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam War, a commitment that shaped his character and instilled values of dedication and bravery that he carried throughout his life. Following his service, he spent many fulfilling years working in the shipping and receiving department at Meyers Supply, where he was known not just for his work ethic but for his warm personality, sweet tooth, and the kindness he showed to colleagues. A lover of the great outdoors, Leonard cherished moments spent hiking and walking around his Waterbury neighborhood, always eager to share a smile with those he met along the way. Leonard was a longtime devoted member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, and his passion for life also extended to his hobbies, which included a strong affinity for Star Wars memorabilia and country music, especially the heartfelt tunes of John Denver.

Left to honor his memory and cherish his legacy are his daughter, Dawn Cassie, and her husband, David of Waterbury, his brothers; Joel and his wife Carol of Athens, TN, Leland (John) Boutote and his wife Marie of Southington; his sister, Marguerite (Peg) Lombardi of Watertown, He also leaves his grandchildren, Angela Boutote, Allison Cubille, Courtney Caisse, and great-grandchildren Ronald, Nicole and Shane in addition to several nieces, nephews, and other extended family members and many friends. He was predeceased by his daughter, Lisa Ann Boutote

In honor of Leonard’s life, a Memorial Service will take place on October 16, 2026, at Casey's Eastside Memorial Funeral Home & Cremation Care,1987 East Main St, Waterbury, CT 06705. Burial with full military honors will follow in Mount Olivet Cemetery, Watertown. Relatives and friends are invited to pay their respects and visit with the Boutote family on Friday morning from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service at 11:30 a.m. Loving kindness is always welcome, and it only takes a moment to offer a message of condolence, words of comfort, or share a memory with the family and friends of someone important to you on the funeral home website. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family, please visit the funeral home website at www.caseyfunerals.com.