Leroy H. Bragdon

Leroy (LB) Bragdon, 65, of Loudon, New Hampshire passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 3, 2023 surrounded by loved ones following a brave battle with cancer. Being of tough character and never wanting to be a burden, he was private about his illness. He remained upbeat and cheerful until his death.  

Leroy was born on January 23, 1957, in New Haven, Connecticut and soon moved to Brownville, Maine with his parents, Reginald and Jacqueline Bragdon. He grew up in Brownville, graduating high school there.  He moved to Florida for a short time before moving to New Hampshire where he attended N. H. Technical College and got an advanced degree in welding. In 1983 he was employed by Max Cohen & Sons which is now Cohen Steel Supply and remained there for 40 years until his passing.

Leroy was hard working and dedicated to his work, had a strong sense of responsibility, was always eager to help others while sharing an incredible depth of experience and knowledge. Whether it was building a greenhouse, clearing trees after a storm, or helping to clear a garden plot, he was always willing to help others and do anything for anyone, and it was with a smile on his face and a friendly anecdote or two. Leroy was a devoted husband, father, brother, grandfather, great grandfather and friend. He loved spending time with family and friends, enjoyed trips to the casino or simply playing cribbage games and making puzzles with his wife. He also loved traveling with his sister, Sherry, “his best buddy”. He was always up for hosting games of pool and poker parties with his buddies. And most fall Sundays, Leroy enjoying a Budweiser or two with friends while cheering on the Patriots. 

Leroy is survived by his wife, Patricia and her three children, daughter, Donna MacKenzie and her two children, Ethan Lavoie, his wife Shawna and their four boys, and Janelle Dyce, her husband Byron and their son Braxton, son, David MacKenzie, and daughter, Diana Fallon, her husband Joseph and their two children, Brendan and Connor. He is also survived by his two daughters, Nichole Flemings and her daughter, Arianna, and Angela Bragdon. He leaves a brother, David Bragdon, his wife Denise and their son Derek, a sister, Sherry Mullins and her husband Ronnie, a sister, Laurie Ann Mills, her husband Earl and their daughter, Crystal, and many, many special friends. Leroy was predeceased by his son, Tyler and his parents, Jacqueline and Reggie Bragdon. Leroy was loved by all that knew him, and he will be greatly missed by his family and those who were lucky enough to have spent time with him.  He will be remembered for the love he shared with those who knew him best, and his generous spirit with those that came in contact with him.

 A celebration of life will be held at a later date.  In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Loudon Police Department or The American Cancer Society. The Cremation Society of New Hampshire is assisting the family with arrangements. To view an online memorial, leave a message of condolence, or for more information please visit https://csnh.com/.