Milton, NH

Leon Wayne Mooers, age 67, of White Mountain Highway in Milton, died peacefully, December 22, 2017, after a brief illness.

Born July 20, 1950 in Rochester, NH, a son of Fred Leon Mooers and Arlene Mary (Currier) Mooers, he was a graduate of Nute High School in Milton and achieved Eagle Scout with the Boys Scouts of America.

Leon enlisted with the United States Air Force in 1969, stationed first at Lakenheath, England. He served for 38 years, involved with Operation Freedom and Desert Storm, and retired SMS with the Air National Guard at the former Pease Air Force Base.

Leon was a member of the American Legion in Milton. He enjoyed working on cars for fun, NASCAR races, gardening and traveling, having just enjoyed a trip with his wife to Hawaii.

Survived by his wife of 48 years: Cynthia Ann (Bergeron) Mooers and their 2 sons: Leonard W. Mooers and wife Robyn and grandchildren: Dakota and Shianne, of Alvin, Texas, Jonathan M. Mooers and granddaughter McKayla W. Mooers, of Milton, NH, a brother Rodney Scott Mooers and wife Crystal, and his first great grandson expected in April. Predeceased by his parents, a brother James Michael Mooers and grandparents.

Calling hours are Wednesday, December 27, 2017 from 10am-12noon at Peaslee Funeral Home, 24 Central Street, Farmington, NH. Interment will follow at Milton Mills Cemetery, with military honors by the USAF at 12:45pm. If desired, memorial donations may be made in his memory to your local American Legion.