Leon Blain

Leon G. Blain

1943-2025

North Grosvenordale – Leon G. Blain, 81, died Monday, May 26, 2025, in Day Kimball Hospital. He was the son of the late Gaston and Lillian (Laurion) Blain.

Leon served in the Army National Guard during the Vietnam era. He started his truck driving career working for Wajer’s Express, including many area trucking companies then retiring from Benjamin Moore Paints. He was a member of the Teamsters Union and was an avid car enthusiast. In his spare time, he enjoyed going to the beach.

Leon is survived by a niece, Lynda Nedzweckas, and her husband Peter of North Grosvenordale; his nephews, Kenneth M. Ware and his wife Maria of South Carolina, George W. Ware and his wife Jessica of North Grosvenordale, and David R. Ware and his wife Michelle of Bozrah; his special friends Lucille Paquette, and Darcy & Kent Davey; as well as many cousins and friends.

He was predeceased by sister, Dolores Ware, Brother-in-law, William R. Ware, Jr.

Relative and friends are invited to visit with Leon’s family from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm on Friday, May 30, 2025 in the Valade Funeral Home, 23 Main St., North Grosvenordale, followed by a Funeral Mass of Christian Burial at 1:30 pm in St. Joseph Church, 18 Main St, North Grosvenordale, CT. Burial with Military Honors will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital. For memorial guestbook please visit www.GilmanAndValade.com.