Kenneth Raymond Leonard DEXTER – Kenneth R. Leonard, also known as Ray, the husband of Andria Leonard, died peacefully February 25, 2024 at home surrounded by family. He was born April 15, 1940 in Sangerville a son of Kenneth and Matilda Leonard. Having grown up in Sangerville he graduated from Guilford High School in 1959. He was employed by Fay & Scott Landis in Dexter. He joined the Army Reserves and had to leave for basic training during that time of employment. When he returned, he was employed by the Dexter Shoe Company where he worked for many years and served as a substitute mail carrier. That position became full time for 18 years. Ray retired after 49 years of faithful work. Since his retirement he enjoyed working in the yard around his home and planting flowers. He also enjoyed his 238 acres of wooded land from which he got his own wood for his home, sold wood to different mills and also sold house lots. He had a great interest in helping others and especially loved his children and grandchildren. He was always doing for them. Ray and Andria were predeceased by a baby son, Stephen Ray. In addition to his wife, Ray is survived by his children Catherine Romanick and husband Patrick of Georgia, Jeffrey Leonard and wife Shiela of Rockland, several grandchildren, a sister Beverly Covey of Sangerville, and a brother Sheldon Leonard and wife Joanne of Florida, nieces, nephews and many cousins. The family also appreciated the wonderful care team at Amedisys and Beacon Hospice. A graveside committal service will be held in the spring at Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Dexter. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Full Gospel Church of Exeter, 1741 Exeter Road, Exeter, ME 04435.