LISBON FALLS – Leonard J. Malarsie, 82, of Lisbon Falls passed away at his residence on Dec. 1.

Leonard was born in Bremerton, Wash., on May 28, 1923, the son of the late John and Jessie (Hawes) Malarsie. He graduated from high school in 1939 in San Pedro, Calif.

He enlisted in the U.S. Navy, where he served from 1942 to 1952. He then enlisted in the U.S. Air Force, where he served from 1952 until his retirement in 1972 at the rank of chief master sergeant. He served in the American Theater, Asiatic Pacific, European Theater, Philippine’s Liberation Ribbon, and also served on the USS Erie and USS Susan B. Anthony. He received various medals, including the World War II Victory Medal and the Good Conduct Medal. Leonard served his country during World War II, the Korean War, and Vietnam. He was a lifetime member of the Lisbon V.F.W. Post 9459, the American Legion Post 158 and the Slovak Catholic Association.

Some of Leonard’s greatest joys were volunteering, especially for cook-outs; he loved to cook for everyone. He also enjoyed traveling in his younger days, had a great love for animals, and enjoyed watching TV and spending time with his family.

He is survived by his loving wife, Carolyn (Goss) Malarsie, whom he married in 1993; his three daughters, Helen Malarsie, Jessie Collar and husband, Mark, Susan Charron and husband, Gerard; his three sons, Leonard Malarsie and wife, Lynette, John Malarsie and wife, Charlene, and Louis Malarsie and wife, Donna; a stepdaughter, Deborah Rinquette and companion, Bruce Guay; two stepsons, David Gross and wife, Becky, and Carl Gross; nine grandchildren, nine step-grandchildren, one great-grandchild; nine step-great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by his parents; his first wife, Helen (Errico) Malarsie; a cousin, Robert Halverson; a stepdaughter, Glenys Pinette; and a step-son in-law, Louis Pinette.