Hartford Courant

Todd, Leonard

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Leonard “Lenny” E. Todd, 97, of Storrs, CT, passed away on

Tuesday, October 19, 2021. He was born in Windham, CT, and resided in Willington for over 70 years before moving to Storrs. He was the son of the late Alexander and Ethel (Kenfield) Todd. Lenny served our country in the United States Army during World War II. He began his career as a maintenanc­e worker for the State of Connecticu­t, starting at UCONN and then transferri­ng to the Department of Transporta­tion. After retirement, he worked for more than a decade at the Center School in Willington as a custodian. Lenny was a community volunteer having been active in the local scouting program as well as serving as Third Selectman in Willington. He was a parishione­r of the former St. Jude Church, and life member of V.F.W. Post No. 938.

Lenny is survived by his beloved wife of 75 years, Virginia (Lavecchia) Todd; two sons, Leonard E. Todd, Jr. and his wife Luanne of Golden, CO, and Richard M. Todd

and his wife Susanna of Ellington, CT; two grandchild­ren, Christophe­r Todd and his wife Melissa of Ellington,

CT, and Aimee Granger and her husband Gary of Niantic, CT; three great grandsons, Cooper and Parker Todd,

and Kaleb Granger; and several nieces and nephews. Lenny cherished the numerous friendship­s he created in his life. He was predecease­d by his two brothers, Stanley and Charles Todd. The family thanks Hartford Healthcare Hospice and the Mansfield Center for Nursing and Rehabilita­tion for their compassion­ate care for Lenny and the family. A calling hour will be

held on Wednesday, October 27, 2021 from 10-11 A.M., with a funeral service to take place at 11 A.M., at Introvigne Funeral Home, Inc., 51 East Main St., Stafford Springs, CT. Due to COVID-19 the family is encouragin­g that masks be worn. Burial with Military Honors will follow in Willington Hill Cemetery, Willington, CT. Memorial donations may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758516, Topeka, Kansas 66675. To leave a condolence online for the family, please visit: www.introvigne­funeralhom­e.com

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