SOUTH PARIS — Leslie A. Thurlow, 84, of Bryant Pond passed away on Thursday, July 28, at the Maine Veterans’ Home.

He was born in Woodstock, March 20, 1927, the son of Arthur and Myrtle Hendrickson Thurlow. He graduated from Woodstock High School and served in the U.S. Army during World War II. He married Patricia Baker and they enjoyed 62 years of marriage.

He worked as a truck driver for Alva Hendrickson for many years and later drove for Community Concepts. He was a well-known cattle dealer throughout New England. He was a member of the 4-H and was an avid New York Yankees fan.

He played town team baseball for Woodstock and coached Babe Ruth baseball as well. He was a selectman for the town of Woodstock and a member of the American Legion Post 68.

He is survived by his wife of Bryant Pond; daughter, Leslye Hewlett and her husband, William; son, Mark Thurlow; daughter, Lisa Thurlow; five grandchildren, Neil Thurlow, Kara Thurlow, Heather Hewlett, Jonah Thurlow and Tina Labbe; four great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; and two sisters, Polly Bean and Elaine Wilday.

He was predeceased by two sons, Bruce Thurlow and Stuart Thurlow.

Online condolences may be shared with his family at www.chandlerfunerals.com.