Leo Putnam

WESTMORELAND — Leo Putnam, 82, passed away on Dec. 10, 2019. He was the son of William and Dorothy (Boyd) Putnam, born and raised mostly in the Wardsboro, Vermont, area. He was a heavy machine operator and a truck driver. He drove both over the road and dump trucks locally. His greatest pleasure was working, never sitting still. When he wasn’t working, he spent his spare time talking about working, also teaching his several grandchildren how to drive. He spent time with his life partner Joan Warren; they loved dancing together and just being with each other. Leo loved to just putter around on the trucks and in his garage. He was active until a series of strokes made it impossible. Leo loved his grandchildren and great-grandchildren, having a special bond with each. He was predeceased by two sisters, Beverly Tunnell and Helen Runion; and a grandson Zachary Campbell. Survivors include his sons, Terry and wife Lorretta, Jeffery Sweeney and wife Sharon; daughter Deborah Bingham and husband Wayne; brother Erwin Putnam of Florida; daughter-in-law Roxanne Faxon; son-in-law Vance Smith; his grandchildren, Matthew Smith, Austin and Kevin Putnam, Tiffany Putnam-Vigneau and husband John, and Paige Putnam; great-grandchildren, Hayden and Ryan Smith, Isabel and Madison Vigneau, and Aurora Putnam; also S. Micheal and Patti Putnam, Sandi and Jason Holt. He was also much loved by all his nieces and nephews scattered across the states. Leo spent the last year at Maplewood Nursing Home in Westmoreland. He received the most excellent care and became “buddies” with the wonderful staff. We ask that, if you would like to make a memorial contribution, please donate to the residents fund at Maplewood, 201 River Road, Westmoreland, NH 03467. There will be a small gathering in the spring in the West Wardsboro, Vermont, cemetery. To view his online tribute, send a message of condolence, or for more information please visit www.csnh.com.