Michael F. Leach, age 70, passed away peacefully December 10, 2021. He was born May 15, 1951 to Allen and Gemma Leach of Orleans, VT. Michael grew up in Orleans, VT and then resided in Barton. He attended Lake Region Union High School. After high school he enlisted in the National Guards and served for six years. He worked as a Meat Manager at the former Grand Union in Hardwick, VT for 25 years. He had currently been working at C&C Supermarket in Barton, VT for the last 26 years. He took great pride in his work. He was a member of the American Legion Post #23 in Orleans.
Mike was very outgoing and social. He loved being with people and helping friends and family however he could. He enjoyed hunting and fishing, playing golf, being at the sugar house, and surrounding himself with his family and friends. He had many nicknames: Dad, Grampa, Mike, Leach, Leachy, Tuffy, Screechy Leachy, and Squeaky were just a few. He had an infectious laugh like no other.
Mike is survived by his wife of 29 years, Debbie Leach, his children Krystal Ingalls and husband Chris, Kristofer Leach and wife Karen, Amanda Henderson, Michelle Henderson and finance Jason Lafont, Kelley Kendall and husband John and Kim Willis. His pride and joy were his grandchildren; Krystianna and Jordyn Ingalls, Braydon and Landyn Leach, Camden Henderson Bruce, Reagan Norway, Jackson and Blake Lafont and Adam Willis. He is also survived by his sister Cindy Moeykens and husband Gary, Richard Leach and partner Debbie Grundy, niece Aby Moeykens and nephews Justin Moeykens and Travis Leach. He is also survived by many great friends that were so close to him.
Scudda Ming Scudda Mung!
A celebration of life will be held in the spring. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The American Legion Post #23 college scholarship fund, PO Box 45, Orleans, VT 05860.
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