Leon M. Pilotte

Leon M. "Pete" Pilotte, 74, of Manchester, died April 5, 2003, at the Veterans Administration Medical Center, after a lengthy illness.

Born in Manchester, July 29, 1928, he was the son of Oscar and Claudia (Vaillancourt) Pilotte. He was a lifelong resident of this city.

He was a graduate of Central High School, and served in the Marine Corps during the Korean War.

Mr. Pilotte worked for the US Postal Service as a letter carrier in Manchester for many years.

An avid golfer, he had been a member of Intervale Country Club.

Family members include 3 brothers, Armand Pilotte of Florida, Henri Pilotte of Hooksett, and Richard Pilotte of Manchester; 6 sisters, Lucille Gagne, Blanche LaBrie, Irma Boucher, Rita Bernier, all of Manchester, Pauline Eafrati of Florida, and Yvette Searles of Manchester; his companion, Connie Richard of Manchester; many nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles.

After cremation, a memorial mass of Christian burial was celebrated Tuesday April 8, 2003 St. Marie Church, 378 Notre Dame Ave.

A committal service followed in Mount Calvary Mausoleum. Urn burial was in Mount Calvary Cemetery.

Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society Memorial Giving Program, Gail Singer Memorial Building, 360 State Route 101, Suite 501, Bedford, NH, 03102-5032