Dennis G. Leger

Dennis G. Leger, age 60, of Spencer passed away Monday, January 30, 2012 in Parson Hill Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. He leaves his devoted wife of 39 years, Ann (Brodeur) Leger; his three loving daughters, Sharon Shivick and her husband Thomas of Spencer, Michelle Wassell and her husband Robert of Leicester and Rebecca Leger and her partner Timothy Pike of Auburn; a brother, Robert J. Leger and his wife Virginia of Shrewsbury; his twin sister, Dianne Ernst and her husband James of Florida; two adored grandchildren, Thomas and Grace Shivick; many nieces and nephews; and numerous life-long friendships. He is predeceased by a sister, Jeannette M. Leger. Dennis was born to the late Robert and Loretta (Arsenault) Leger, October 14, 1951 in Worcester, MA. He graduated from Burncoat High. During the Vietnam War, Dennis served our country in the United States Army. Dennis was a Rehabilitation Counselor at Worcester State Hospital for over 30 years, retiring in November due to illness. He truly enjoyed his work, patients and co-workers. In his spare time, Dennis was an active member of the Knights of Columbus, as well as the Masons. One of his favorite pastimes was fishing, spending long hours on his boat with friends and family, always looking to catch a bigger bass than anyone else. Dennis also loved boxing and was a Deputy Boxing Commissioner in Worcester for many years. In addition, he was an avid ice hockey fan and was President of the Worcester Ice Cats Booster Club. Dennis was known best for his sense of humor and huge personality; always having a joke ready to tell. He was a kind, caring and gentle man, always wanting to help, anyway he could. Lastly and most importantly, Dennis loved his family and spending time with them and his grandchildren meant everything to him. Dennis's family would like to thank everyone for their support, kind words, visits, and prayers during Dennis's extended illness. A funeral service for Dennis will be held at 7:00 pm, Friday, February 3rd in MERCADANTE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL, 370 Plantation Street, Worcester. Family and friends are invited to visit with the family from 4:00pm until 7:00 pm in the funeral home prior to Dennis's funeral service. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Indigent Fund c/o Worcester State Hospital, 305 Belmont Street, Worcester MA 01605. To share your thoughts and memories of Dennis, please visit his personal guest book at: mercadantefuneral.com