Bryan E. Leonard

Bryan E. Leonard, 25, of Vernon, passed away peacefully Sunday, May 20, 2018 surrounded by his loving family after a year-long battle with Leukemia. He was born May 9, 1993, in Vernon, loving son to Linda (Caldwell) Leonard and the late Donald M. Leonard Jr. Bryan grew up in Vernon, attended local schools and was a graduate of Rockville High School, Class of 2011. Following graduation, Bryan went on to earn his bachelor's degree from Elms College in Massachusetts, Class of 2016, where he also played baseball for the Blazers. Throughout his childhood and up until his most recent years, Bryan played baseball for the town of Vernon. He loved watching his favorite sports teams, specifically the Boston Red Sox and the NY Giants, but most of all, Bryan enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. His charisma, positivity, and exuberant personality, made him a joy to be around. He will truly be missed by many.
In addition to his mother Linda, Bryan is survived by his brother, Michael & Meaghan Leonard and their two children Grady and Adelynn of Middlebury, VT; his brother David F. Leonard of Vernon; his sister Diane P. Leonard and her boyfriend DeeJay Militar of Plainville, CT; his paternal grandparents Donald and Suzanne Leonard of Bonita Springs, FL; and many aunts, uncles and cousins. Along with his father Donald, Bryan was also predeceased by his maternal grandparents Thomas and Patricia Caldwell.
The Leonard family would like to thank all of the doctors, nurses and staff at the Connecticut Children's Medical Center and the Boston Children's Hospital for their continued care and support during these difficult last few months. Their care and love of Bryan provided him the comfort of an extended family during his many months in the hospital.
Calling hours for Bryan will be held on Thursday, May 24, 2018 from 4-8 PM at Holmes-Watkins Funeral Home, 400 Main St, in Manchester. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, May 24, 2018 at 1 PM at St. Bernard Church, 25 St. Bernard Terrace, Vernon. Everyone is asked to please go directly to the church. Burial will be private in St. Bernard Cemetery, Vernon.
In lieu of flowers, please consider giving to Connecticut Children's Medical Center in memory of Bryan. Gifts can be made at give.connecticutchildrens.org/tribute. Checks, payable to Connecticut Children's Medical Center Foundation, may be mailed to: Connecticut Children's Medical Center Foundation, Attn: Amanda Humphrey, 282 Washington Street, Hartford, CT 06106. Please include Bryan's name in the memo line. To leave an online message of condolence for his family, please visit www.holmeswatkins.com .

Visitation DetailsThursday, May 24th, 2018 4:00pm - 8:00pm, Holmes-Watkins Funeral Home
Service DetailsFriday, May 25th, 2018 1:00pm, St. Bernard Church