Obituaries Related to "Leon" from New York Times Archive
Leon A. Gorman, Who Made L. L. Bean a Household Name, Dies at 80
Mr. Gorman, a grandson of L. L. Bean’s founder, led the company for 34 years and oversaw the beginning of its online operations.
Cleon and Leon Boyd, Vermont Twins Tied to the Land, Die at 64
They boiled sap at the family farm, groomed the ski slopes and played country music. The brothers died of the novel coronavirus, which also sickened many in their extended family.
Leon Cooper, Who Carried on a Battle for Tarawa, Dies at 98
A veteran of the fight to take a Pacific atoll in World War II, he fought for the return of Marines’ remains and to restore a beach as “hallowed ground.”
Paid Notice: Deaths GUZMAN, FORBES, LEON ARD
GUZMAN - FORBES - Leon ard. 75, passed away August 3rd. Born in NYC, raised in New Rochelle, resident of Brooklyn. Retired after 25 years with Social Services. A Renaissance man who participated in the arts and politics. A member of the Sons of the Revolution, W.W. II army veteran, and graduate of Columbia and Fordham. Survived by longtime companion, Cecil Kimberley and brother Robert. Cremation and burial at sea.
Paid Notice: Deaths KLEIN, LEON
KLEIN--Leon, of Boynton Beach, Florida, passed away December 13, 2006 after a long and valiant fight against Parkinsons disease. Beloved husband of Alice, devoted and beloved father of Ted, Doreen (David) and Adam, loving grandfather of David, Alyssa, Alison and Lauren.
Leon Fleisher, 92, Dies; Spellbinding Pianist Using One Hand or Two
Unable to use his right hand, he performed pieces written for left hand only, conducted and taught. Years later, he made a triumphant two-handed comeback.
HELIANTHUS TAKES TROPICAL FEATURE IN BLANKET FINISH; Dead Duck Nose Behind $8.70 Winner in Ponce de Leon -- French Bleu Third
CORAL GABLES, Fla., Dec. 11 --Helianthus, who hasn't finished out of the money since early July, drove to a nose victory in the $8,725 Ponce de Leon Handicap at Tropical Park today.
Notable Deaths 2016: Leon Russell
Leon Ware, Producer Who Worked With Marvin Gaye, Dies at 77
Mr. Ware helped popularize the “quiet storm” sound, a mix of jazz and R&B, through collaborations with Gaye, Quincy Jones and other notables.
Leon A. Gorman, Who Made L. L. Bean a Household Name, Dies at 80
Mr. Gorman, a grandson of L. L. Bean’s founder, led the company for 34 years and oversaw the beginning of its online operations.
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Pierre Robert, Philadelphia’s ‘Citizen’ D.J., Dies at 70
He became a stalwart of Philadelphia’s rock airwaves after moving from California, broadcasting a live show for more than 40 years.
Prunella Scales, Sybil on ‘Fawlty Towers,’ Dies at 93
Best known “for playing unfortunate wives,” she had a decades-long career in the theater and on television.
Michael McKee, Fervent Advocate for Tenants’ Rights, Dies at 85
A broken window transformed him into a professional organizer and lobbyist to regulate rents and restrain landlords in New York.
Jack DeJohnette, Revered Jazz Drummer, Dies at 83
Endowed with spectacular range, he played with Miles Davis, led New Directions and Special Edition, and spent decades with Keith Jarrett’s Standards Trio.
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