Wolfeboro, NH

Mr. Leonard F. Martin, age 73, of Wolfeboro, New Hampshire passed away peacefully at Frisbie Memorial Hospital in Rochester, New Hampshire on October 3, 2019.  Leonard was born in Peterborough, New Hampshire but was raised on a dairy farm owned by his family in Hillsborough, NH.  Leonard, also known as Chef Len, began his culinary training at the Culinary Institute of America.  After a long career as an executive chef for hotels and restaurants, he decided to share his passion for cooking by becoming a teacher.  Leonard went back to school and received his teaching credentials at UNH.  He was the culinary arts teacher at the Lakes Region Technology Center at Kingswood Regional High School, for 21 years.  Upon his retirement, he continued to mentor students and share his love for hospitality by working with the New Hampshire Lodging and Restaurant Association and volunteering with the American Culinary Federation, White Mountain Chapter.  Leonard will be remembered for his commitment to his beloved church community at the First Congregational Church of Ossipee, as a skilled educator who cared about his students, a selfless volunteer and as a devoted friend, father and grandfather.

Leonard is survived by his 3 daughters: Amy L. Harting of Shapleigh, ME, Kate L. and her husband Chris Kinville and their children: Curtis, Carter, Caleb and Calvin all of Brookfield, NH, Carrie B. Duran and her children: Isabella, Marisole and Katie of Wolfeboro, NH, 1 brother: Jack and his wife Jackie Martin of Henniker, NH, cousins, nieces and nephews. Predeceased by: his father and mother: Henry G. Martin and Stella A. (Reed) Willgeroth, son in law: Bruce E. Harting, his grandson: Jacob E. Harting, 2 brothers: Carl and Richard.

A celebration of  life will be on Friday evening October 11, 2019 at 6:00pm at the First Congregational Church Of Ossipee 50  Route 16B Center Ossipee, NH, with pastor: Dan Mitchum and associate pastor: Marc Swenson officiating. Reception to follow downstairs of the church. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Leonard F. Martin Scholarship fund at the Lakes Region Technology Center 384 South Main Street, Wolfeboro, NH 03894.