PARKMAN- Leslie J. McKenzie, 74, peacefully went home to be with the Lord, October 23, 2011, at a Massachusetts hospital, with his loving wife and children by his side. He was born in Blackville, NB, Canada, June 19, 1937, son of Otto and Mary Jane (McLaughlin) McKenzie.

He worked for many years as a woodsman and later for Guilford Woolen Mill. He was a member of the Harmony Baptist Church and enjoyed spending time reading his Bible and witnessing to others. Leslie was a family man and loved having his family around.

He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Elaine (Davis) McKenzie of Parkman; 4 sons, Randy McKenzie and his wife, Nannette of Parkman, Kerry McKenzie and his wife, Lucy of Abbot, Chucky McKenzie of Bedford, NH, and Scott McKenzie and his wife, Minako of Charleston; 3 daughters, Valerie McKenzie of Harmony, Terry Pavao of Michigan, and Melanie Bachelder of Parkman; 3 brothers, Robert McKenzie and his wife, Cindi of Brownville, Sheridan McKenzie and his wife, Pat of Brownville, and Kenney McKenzie and his wife, Lori of Brownville; 4 sisters, Emaline Hawthone of McAdam, NB, Sharon Newbert of Brownville, Glenda Heal and her husband, Parker of Brownville, and Janice Heal and her husband, Brian of Milo; several grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by a daughter, Luanne; a sister, Bonita Astle; and a grandson, Jacque McKenzie.

Funeral services will be held 3 PM Wednesday, October 26, 2011, at the Harmony Baptist Church, with Pastor Henry Thibodaux officiating. Friends may call at the church from 2 PM, until the time of the service

Burial will be at the Pingree Center Cemetery in Parkman, followed by a reception at the Harmony church. .

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to the Harmony Baptist Church.

Arrangements by Crosby & Neal, Guilford.